Physocarpus opulif. 'Red Baron' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Ninebark 'Red Baron' (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a bushy, upright, deciduous large shrub with decorative, egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. It also bears creamy white flowers arranged in umbels from June to July. These produce red-brown fruits from September. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea opulifolius.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * light brown shoots * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive amber-yellow autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Ninebark 'Red Baron' are medium green, ovate, alternate, lobed. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Ninebark 'Red Baron' is bright amber-yellow in autumn.

Bark
Exfoliating bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Ninebark 'Red Baron' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ninebark 'Red Baron' is a bushy and upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. Rapidly growing. It usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

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 creamy white flowers of Ninebark 'Red Baron' appear in corymbs from June to July.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary plant, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Physocarpus opulifolius 'Red Baron' are light brown in colour.

Root
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Red Baron' is a heart-root plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.