The Greenery Magic Carpet Spirea is a versatile and beautiful shrub that adds a burst of color to any garden or landscape. With its vibrant foliage and low-growing habit, it is a popular choice for borders, rock gardens, and even container gardening. What sets the Greenery Magic Carpet Spirea apart from other shrubs is its unique foliage. The leaves start off with a bright, eye-catching red color in the spring, which then transitions to a soft, mellow green in the summer. In the fall, the foliage turns a stunning shade of orange, adding even more visual interest to the landscape. Not only does the Greenery Magic Carpet Spirea offer stunning colors, but it also provides a dense and compact growth habit.
What I really admire here is that the author brings to us a very unusual love story which made for great reading. I would point out though that this isn’t what I would typically define as the ‘romance genre. What I also hadn’t really thought about until writing this review is that Sayers has included a love triangle. So, here am I, I don’t like love stories and love triangles are one of my pet hates – and yet I loved this. I raise my hat to the author and confess myself gobsmacked.
In fact, this point plays a key role in the novel, as Luke struggles with his feelings for the different versions of Juliet, watching someone he cares for very much die and live again, not knowing what the next cycle will bring. In addition to the oddly romanticized portrayal of a grooming relationship, there is also a gratuitous, graphic, and violent rape scene during the Juliet past life narrative that serves no purpose other than to highlight how awful Juliet s life is at that moment.
Not only does the Greenery Magic Carpet Spirea offer stunning colors, but it also provides a dense and compact growth habit. This makes it an ideal choice for those looking to fill in gaps in their garden or create a colorful border. Its low-growing nature also makes it perfect for rock gardens or slopes where taller shrubs may not thrive.
A WITCH IN TIME
When Helen Lambert meets her blind date, Luke Varner, at a trendy D.C. bar, little does she know they’ve met before—over several lifetimes.
In this, her debut novel, Sayers cleverly twists the loves-lost-through-time motif. Helen and Luke are not star-crossed, or rather curse-crossed, lovers from the 19th century, doomed to an eternity of thwarted passion. Instead, Sayers binds them together in a complicated codependent triangle: Helen is certainly replaying a thwarted love affair from more than a century ago, but she did not love Luke then. It all begins in 1895, when Juliet LaCompte, a beautiful 16-year-old French farm girl, falls in love with her summer neighbor, Auguste Marchant. Marchant is a Parisian artist who adores painting Juliet, and as the summer progresses, their desires for each other grow. But Marchant is very much married with a heavily pregnant wife, and Juliet is betrothed to a boy whose farm abuts her father’s. Even worse, Juliet’s mother, a skilled herbalist and sometime witch, finds out about their affair. Enraged that Juliet has besmirched the family’s honor and terrified for reasons Juliet cannot understand, her mother casts a spell cursing Marchant. But the spell is sloppily made, and it not only catches Juliet in its web, but also saddles her with a demon administrator: Lucian Varnier (aka Luke), who begins to fall in love with her, too. Sayers builds tension between present-day Luke and Helen by plunging Helen into a dream world, where she relives her time as a 1930s Hollywood starlet and 1970s rock musician, and each incarnation of Juliet becomes more attached to Luke. Moreover, her own powers as a witch have grown, so perhaps this will be the lifetime in which she breaks the curse. But her own feelings for Luke may get in the way.
A smart, engrossing debut from a writer to watch.
Pub Date: Feb. 11, 2020
ISBN: 978-0-316-49359-8
Page Count: 448
Publisher: Redhook/Orbit
Review Posted Online: Nov. 9, 2019
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Dec. 1, 2019
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In addition to its visual appeal, the Greenery Magic Carpet Spirea is also a low-maintenance plant. It is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal pruning. This makes it a great choice for busy gardeners or those looking for a plant that won't require constant attention. To ensure the best growth and health of the Greenery Magic Carpet Spirea, it is recommended to plant it in full sun or partial shade. It also prefers well-draining soil. Regular watering during dry periods and a layer of mulch around the base of the plant can help with moisture retention. Overall, the Greenery Magic Carpet Spirea is a beautiful and versatile shrub that adds texture, color, and visual interest to any garden or landscape. Its unique foliage, low-growing habit, and low-maintenance nature make it a popular choice among gardeners of all skill levels. Whether used as a border, in a rock garden, or in a container, this shrub is sure to bring a touch of magic to any outdoor space..
Reviews for "Troubleshooting Common Issues with Greenery Magic Carpet Spirea"
1. Jenna - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the Greenery magic carpet spirea plant that I purchased. It looked beautiful in the pictures, but when it arrived, it was much smaller than I expected. It barely had any leaves on it, and the colors were not as vibrant as they appeared online. I planted it hoping it would grow and fill out, but it has been several months now and there has been minimal growth. I would not recommend this plant if you are looking for something to add color to your garden.
2. Ryan - 1 star - I had high hopes for the Greenery magic carpet spirea, but it turned out to be a complete waste of money. The plant arrived with damaged leaves and barely any foliage. I followed the planting and care instructions precisely, but the plant failed to thrive. It barely grew and the few leaves it had quickly turned brown and fell off. I reached out to customer service, but they were unresponsive. I would not recommend this plant to anyone.
3. Michelle - 2 stars - The Greenery magic carpet spirea was not what I expected at all. The plant arrived looking quite sad and wilted. I tried my best to revive it, but it just couldn't recover. The colors were not as vibrant as advertised, and it overall just looked unhealthy. I have had success with other spirea plants in the past, but this one was a disappointment. I would not purchase from this brand again.
4. Ethan - 1 star - I purchased the Greenery magic carpet spirea hoping to add some color and beauty to my garden, but it was a complete letdown. The plant arrived with a broken branch and was already infested with pests. No matter what I did, I couldn't get rid of the pests and it ultimately died. I would not recommend this plant to anyone, as it was a waste of money and time.