About
A compact, deciduous shrub up to 1.5m tall with divided leaves that emerge in shades of creamy-yellow, pink and red in spring before maturing to green. Panicles of small, creamy-white flowers are produced in summer.
About the genus
Sorbaria are large, deciduous suckering shrubs with attractive pinnate leaves and small, white, spiraea-like flowers borne in large terminal panicles in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHNeutral, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy, Suckering
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationBest grown in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil; a compact cultivar producing fewer suckers than the species. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
PruningPruning group 6 if required. Remove unwanted suckers in winter
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or by seed. Rooted suckers can be transplanted in winter or autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free