Overview
Physocarpus opulifolius Lemon Candy ('Podaras 3') is a bushy, suckering shrubs in the genus Physocarpus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Physocarpus opulifolius Lemon Candy ('Podaras 3') grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and hedging and screens.
About
Physocarpus opulifolius Lemon Candy ('Podaras 3') is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the robust Physocarpus genus, known for its suckering habit and palmately lobed foliage. This bushy plant thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, tolerating a range of soil types and pH levels. It is hardy in the UK (H7) and is suitable for various garden settings, including cottage gardens, flower borders, and hedging. The shrub produces clusters of small cream-coloured flowers in early summer, followed by distinctive bladder-like brown fruits.
About the genus
Physocarpus, commonly called ninebark, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae. All but two species are native to North America; the two outliers being native to northeastern Asia.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Physocarpus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Physocarpus opulifolius Lemon Candy ('Podaras 3') size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Suckering
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Physocarpus opulifolius Lemon Candy ('Podaras 3')
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings in summer, Division, Removing rooted offsets in autumn or spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Physocarpus opulifolius Lemon Candy ('Podaras 3')?
Physocarpus opulifolius Lemon Candy ('Podaras 3') prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Physocarpus opulifolius Lemon Candy ('Podaras 3') need?
Physocarpus opulifolius Lemon Candy ('Podaras 3') is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Physocarpus opulifolius Lemon Candy ('Podaras 3') hardy in the UK?
Physocarpus opulifolius Lemon Candy ('Podaras 3') has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Physocarpus opulifolius Lemon Candy ('Podaras 3')?
Seed, Softwood cuttings in summer, Division, Removing rooted offsets in autumn or spring.