Physocarpus opulif. 'Little Angel' - 60-80 CM C10

Description
The Ninebark 'Little Angel'® (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a bushy, upright, deciduous large shrub with decorative, egg-shaped, red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea opulifolius.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Ninebark 'Little Angel'® are red, ovate, alternate, lobed. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size.

Bark
Exfoliating bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Ninebark 'Little Angel'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ninebark 'Little Angel'® is a bushy and upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. Rapidly growing. Usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

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 ground 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.

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

Root
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Little Angel'® is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.