About
A compact, bushy upright shrub, with orange-red foliage turning a darker red in the autumn. Creamy-white flowers appear in the summer followed by red berries which turn black in the autumn.
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 hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy, Suckering
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in slightly acidic moderately fertile humus rich soil. Colour of foliage is best in a sunny position
PruningPruning group 2 after flowering take up to one third of oldest branches out
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in summer. Or pot up rooted suckers in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus