Physocarpus opulif. 'Panther'? - 60-80 CM C10

Description
The Ninebark 'Panther'® (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a bushy, upright, dense shrub that produces white flowers arranged in umbels. They appear from May to June. The Ninebark 'Panther'® also has egg-shaped, dark brown-red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to around 2.6 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea opulifolius.

Bulletpoints
* light brown shoots * suitable for flowering hedges * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Ninebark 'Panther'® are dark brown-red, ovate, alternate, lobed. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size.

Bark
Exfoliating bark.

Spread
North America.

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

Growth
Ninebark 'Panther'® is a bushy, upright and dense growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.8 - 2.6 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 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 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 flowers of the Ninebark 'Panther'® appear in umbels from May to June.

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

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

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