Physocarpus opulifolius Lady in Red

hemerocallis
Written By Elizabeth Broadbent
 

Common Names: ninebark [Lady in Red]

Family: Rosaceae

Features:

  • Fresh red foliage toning to a brown- bronze as the season progresses.

  • It bears clusters of pink flowers

Sunlight: Full Sun / Partial Shade

Ultimate Height: 1 - 1.5 meters

Ultimate Spread: 1 - 1.5 meter

Flowering: Summer

 

Care:

Grow Physocarpus 'Lady in Red' in moist but well-drained, slightly acidic soil, in sun or partial shade. Avoid chalky soils. Prune back to the base after flowering to encourage colourful new growth. Mulch in autumn with well-rotted compost or manure.

Elizabeth Broadbent
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