Overview
Physocarpus opulifolius Purple Horizon ('Kapdar 2'PBR) is a bushy, suckering shrubs in the genus Physocarpus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Physocarpus opulifolius Purple Horizon ('Kapdar 2'PBR) 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 Purple Horizon ('Kapdar 2'PBR) is a cultivar of the robust, deciduous shrub genus Physocarpus, known for its bushy, suckering habit. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to a range of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for various garden uses such as cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, beds, hedging, and screens. It offers seasonal interest in spring and summer, complementing its genus's characteristic palmately lobed foliage and clusters of small cream flowers.
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 Purple Horizon ('Kapdar 2'PBR) 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 Purple Horizon ('Kapdar 2'PBR)
- 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 Purple Horizon ('Kapdar 2'PBR)?
Physocarpus opulifolius Purple Horizon ('Kapdar 2'PBR) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Physocarpus opulifolius Purple Horizon ('Kapdar 2'PBR) need?
Physocarpus opulifolius Purple Horizon ('Kapdar 2'PBR) 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 Purple Horizon ('Kapdar 2'PBR) hardy in the UK?
Physocarpus opulifolius Purple Horizon ('Kapdar 2'PBR) 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 Purple Horizon ('Kapdar 2'PBR)?
Seed, Softwood cuttings in summer, Division, Removing rooted offsets in autumn or spring.