Weigela PRISM Magic Carpet
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking compact, colorful seasonal interest.
Introducing the Weigela PRISM™ Magic Carpet, a deciduous shrub that brings vibrant color and abundant blooms for three seasons. Enjoy showy pink flowers from late spring through early summer, perfect for attracting pollinators. Its leaves offer a captivating color transformation, shifting from chartreuse to warm orange and apricot tones. This dwarf variety features a compact, rounded habit, making it ideal for gardens, containers, beds, and borders. It's cold-hardy, easy to grow, deer resistant, and requires minimal maintenance for a stunning landscape addition.
$33.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
785
/ 2598
#785 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-14%
Below average
Virtual SKU
2605
/ v
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking year-round visual interest in their landscape
- Urban dwellers with limited space for container gardening
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, resilient shrubbery
Who should skip it
- Shady garden owners lacking sufficient direct sunlight
- Hands-off gardeners unable to commit to initial watering schedules
- Pest-averse growers who prefer zero-maintenance plant varieties
Performance breakdown
Seasonal Visual Impact
Dynamic foliage shifts provide constant interest throughout the growing season.
Space Efficiency
Compact dwarf habit fits perfectly into containers or tight garden borders.
Pollinator Attraction
Showy pink blooms act as a magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort shrub that thrives with minimal pruning and standard care.
Hardiness Reliability
Robust performance across zones four through eight ensures consistent survival.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer resistance protects your landscape investment from common garden browsing.
Key Specs
Virtual SKU
v2605
Variety
'VPWG18-06'
Mature Height
2.0 feet
Mature Width
1.5 feet
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-Drained
Hardiness Zones
Zone 4 - Zone 8
Features
- Offers three seasons of vibrant interest
- Features captivating color-changing foliage
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
- Dwarf habit fits small spaces and containers
- Deer resistant for worry-free enjoyment
- Easy to grow and low maintenance
- Blooms with showy pink flowers
- Fast growth rate for quick impact
What customers say
Customers highly praise the Weigela PRISM Magic Carpet for its exceptional ornamental value and manageable size. The standout feature is its vibrant, multi-season foliage, which provides consistent visual interest beyond the spring bloom. Reviewers appreciate its dense, low growing habit, making it ideal for borders and containers. Its hardiness and low maintenance requirements are significant benefits for all gardeners. While most find it a reliable performer, some noted that initial plant size upon delivery was smaller than expected, requiring patience for the full effect. Overall, this shrub is highly recommended for delivering unique, controlled growth and reliable year round color.
Know before you buy
This is a compact dwarf variety that reaches a mature height of 2 feet and a width of 1.5 feet. Its small, mounding habit makes it an excellent choice for containers or tight spaces in a garden bed.
Yes, the foliage is dynamic. It begins as a bright chartreuse and transitions into warm shades of orange and apricot as the season progresses, providing three seasons of visual interest.
The PRISM Magic Carpet is cold-hardy and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8. It is well-suited for a wide range of climates, including areas with harsh winters.
Yes, this variety is considered deer resistant. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, it is generally ignored by deer, making it a reliable choice for landscapes prone to browsing.
For the best performance, plant it in a location that receives full sun to part shade. It prefers moist, well-drained loamy soil to maintain its vibrant color and healthy growth.
It is a low-maintenance shrub that requires only moderate watering once established. Because of its naturally compact, mounding form, it needs very little pruning to keep its shape.
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