Physocarpus opulif. 'Sweet Cherry' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
These produce red-brown fruits from September onwards. The orange-red shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea opulifolius.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * light brown shoots * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive wine-red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * orange-red shoots * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Attractive wine-red autumn colouring.

Bark
Flaking bark.

Growth habit
Ninebark 'Magical® Sweet Cherry Tea'(s) is upright, compact and rounded in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Standard container plant 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 pink-white flowers appear in corymbs from April to May. With proper care, re-flowering from June to July.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird feeder, small/front garden

Shoots
The shoots of Physocarpus opulifolius 'Magical® Sweet Cherry Tea'(s) are light brown in colour.

Root
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Magical® Sweet Cherry Tea'(s) is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.