Description
Native to North America, Physocarpus opulifolius belongs to the Rosaceae family. The 'Red Baron' variety is valued for its intense foliage colour and ease of cultivation.
Adult height : 1.50 to 2 metres.
Adult spread : 1.50 to 2 metres.
Habit : Bushy, compact, dense.
Foliage type : Deciduous; golden bronze when emerging, deep purple to black in summer.
Flowering period : May to June.
Flowers : Clusters of small purple buds turning into white, nectar‑rich flowers.
Fruits : Decorative red capsules in late summer.
Hardiness : Excellent, down to –25 °C.
Exposure : Full sun or partial shade.
Soil : Ordinary, well‑drained, even poor or slightly calcareous.
Tolerance : Very resistant to sea spray, pollution and difficult environments.
Preparation : Loosen soil, add compost if needed to support establishment.
Spacing : 1.50 to 2 metres.
At planting : Regular watering until well rooted.
Mature plant : Low water needs; tolerates occasional drought.
Time : Late winter or just after flowering.
Advice : Light pruning to maintain a compact habit; remove old wood to encourage new coloured shoots.
Semi‑ripe cuttings in summer.
Locations : Shrub borders, informal hedges, specimen planting, large containers.
Plant in a bright location to intensify foliage colour, water at planting then reduce watering, prune regularly to rejuvenate the shrub, lightly enrich soil each spring, combine with contrasting foliage for a dramatic effect.
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