Physocarpus opulif. 'Fireside' - 40-50 CM C3.5

Description
The Ninebark 'Fireside'® (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a bushy, upright, deciduous shrub with decorative, egg-shaped, purple-violet leaves. The blood-red shoots are also an interesting sight. In June, it also bears white-pink flowers arranged in umbels. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.8 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea opulifolius.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * light brown shoots * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * blood-red shoots * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Ninebark 'Fireside'® are purple-violet, ovate, alternate, lobed. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Blood-red shoots.

Bark
Exfoliating bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Ninebark 'Fireside'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ninebark 'Fireside'® is a bushy and upright growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 1.8 m and is approx. 1.2 - 1.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from April to August.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Heavy pruning in spring encourages flowering.

Flower
The white-pink flowers of the Ninebark 'Fireside'® appear in corymbs in June.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary plant, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Physocarpus opulifolius 'Fireside'® are light brown in colour.

Root
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Fireside'® is a heart-root plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.