Physocarpus opulif. 'Red Baron' - P9

Description
These produce red-brown fruits from September onwards.

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. Attractive amber-yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Flaking bark.

Growth habit
Ninebark 'Red Baron' is bushy and upright in habit. Rapidly growing.

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 appear in umbels 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 heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.