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.