Physocarpus opulif. 'Rubella'? - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The Ninebark 'Rubella' (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a bushy, upright, deciduous small shrub with decorative, egg-shaped, dark red leaves. It also bears pink-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 approx. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea opulifolius.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * light brown shoots * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

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

Bark
Exfoliating bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Ninebark 'Rubella' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ninebark 'Rubella' is a bushy and upright growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.2 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1.2 m wide. Fast 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 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 pink-white flowers of Ninebark 'Rubella' appear in umbels from June to July.

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

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

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