What Is Wrong With My Magic Carpet Spirea?

Question

We planted two Magic Carpet Spirea in early summer and they were doing well, but now seem to be dying. It’s been a relatively dry summer, but we’ve watered them once or twice weekly as needed (more when first planted). They are in mulch beside a rose bush and two trees which filled out so the Spirea primarily gets morning sun and afternoon shade. We’re grateful for any advice!

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Answer 1

Unfortunately, it may have received a little too much water at some point! This looks to be a bad blight. Blights can be exacerbated by wet weather, or caused by unclean pruning tools, usually.

Here is an article that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/fire-blight-remedies-and-symptoms.htm

This article will help you to know the care requirements for the shrub:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/spirea/growing-spirea-shrubs.htm