Physocarpus opulif. 'Little Joker' - C1

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea opulifolius, Physocarpus opulifolius 'Hoogi021'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy

Bark
Flaking bark.

Growth habit
Ninebark 'Little Joker' is bushy and upright in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from April to August.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Heavy pruning in spring encourages flowering.

Flower
The white flowers appear in umbels from June to July.

Use
Privacy screen, specimen, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant, balcony/patio

Root
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Little Joker' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.