About
Luteus' is a deciduous shrub forming an extensive thicket of stems to 3m tall, bearing maple-like, 3-lobed leaves, yellow when young, and rounded clusters of small pink-tinged white flowers in summer, followed by small bladdery fruits.
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, Well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitSuckering
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in acidic, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil but will tolerate alkaline soils. Chlorosis may occur if grown in shallow chalky soil
PruningRemove spent stems and thin to show off stems to best effect. Cut back after flowering
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