About
This deciduous shrub to around 2m high, with layered, flaking bark and green leaves, toothed and divided into three rounded lobes. Dense, rounded clusters of small white flowers are borne on the previous year's growth in early summer, and followed by yellow-green seed pods.
About the genus
Physocarpus are bushy deciduous suckering shrubs with palmately lobed leaves and corymbs of small cream flowers in early summer, followed by small, bladdery brown fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitColumnar upright, Bushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in a sunny spot in neutral to acidic, humus-rich soil. Chlorosis may occur if grown in shallow chalky soil
PruningPruning group 1 or 2. If thinning or cutting back is required, this should be done soon after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed, by softwood cuttings in summer, or by division, removing rooted offsets in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus