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Physocarpus Opulifolius Red Baron
Physocarpus Opulifolius Red Baron
The Ninebark Red Baron has a magnificent golden bronze foliage when it appears, then dark purple and finally almost black in summer, it blends very well in the shruberry and brings out the golden foliage like that of the Ninebark Dart's Gold, it has a compact bushy port of up to 2 m
Description
Height at maturity
2M
Spread at maturity
1M50/2M
Exposure
Sun, partial shade
Flowering period
May-June
Hardiness
-25°C
Ninebark Red Baron – Physocarpus opulifolius 'Red Baron'
Origins and characteristics
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.
Description and particularities
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 and soil
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.
Planting
Preparation : Loosen soil, add compost if needed to support establishment.
Spacing : 1.50 to 2 metres.
Watering
At planting : Regular watering until well rooted.
Mature plant : Low water needs; tolerates occasional drought.
Pruning
Time : Late winter or just after flowering.
Advice : Light pruning to maintain a compact habit; remove old wood to encourage new coloured shoots.
Propagation
Semi‑ripe cuttings in summer.
Garden uses
Locations : Shrub borders, informal hedges, specimen planting, large containers.
Recommended plant associations :
Shrubs :
- Physocarpus opulifolius for strong foliage contrast.
- Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame' for vivid colour combinations.
- Cornus alba 'Siberica' for winter interest with red stems.
Perennials :
- Heuchera to enhance dark purple contrast.
- Wild garlic for a light, aromatic groundcover.
- Astilbe for strong pink summer flowering.
Disease protection
- Susceptibility : Very robust; rarely affected by diseases or pests.
Prevention : No special measures required; very easy to grow.
Growing tips
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.
Caractéristiques
- Common name : Ninebark Red Baron
- Family : Rosaceae
- Category : shrub
- Spread : 1M50/2M
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : white
- Use : shruberry - isolated - hedge
- Soil : all
- Habit : bushy
- Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
- Enemies : nothing to report
- Possible diseases : resistant to diseases
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The Ninebark Red Baron has a magnificent golden bronze foliage when it appears, then dark purple and finally almost black in summer, it blends very well in the shruberry and brings out the golden foliage like that of the Ninebark Dart's Gold, it has a compact bushy port of up to 2 m