Physocarpus opulif. 'Little Devil'? - 40-50 CM C10
Physocarpus opulif. 'Little Devil'? - 40-50 CM C10
Description
The Ninebark 'Little Devil'® (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a bushy, upright, compact, deciduous large shrub or small shrub with decorative, egg-shaped, green-red leaves. The blood-red shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears creamy white flowers arranged in umbels from June to July. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1 metre and grows to around 1 metre wide.
Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea opulifolius.
Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies
* attractive orange-red autumn colouring
* blood-red shoots
* resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy
Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Ninebark 'Little Devil'® are green-red, ovate, alternate, lobed. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Blood-red shoots. Ninebark 'Little Devil'® turns bright orange-red in autumn.
Bark
Exfoliating bark.
Spread
North America.
Frost hardiness
The Ninebark 'Little Devil'® has good frost hardiness.
Growth
Ninebark 'Little Devil'® is a bushy, upright and compact growing large shrub or small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 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 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.
Flower
The creamy white flowers of Ninebark 'Little Devil'® appear in umbels from June to July.
Use
Privacy screen, specimen, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant
Root
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Little Devil'® is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.

- Article number100
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EAN codePHOLDEVI-2040050C10
- Latin namePhysocarpus opulif. 'Little Devil'?
- catalogLandscape shop