Physocarpus opulif. 'Spicy Devil'? - P10.5

Description
The Gelbe Fasanenspiere 'Spicy Devil'(s) (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a compact, roundish, deciduous small shrub with decorative, egg-shaped, purple-red leaves. The orange-yellow shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears white flowers arranged in umbels in June. These produce red-brown fruits from September. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea opulifolius, Physocarpus opulifolius 'Zle Natalie'(s).

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * light brown shoots * suitable for flowering hedges * suitable for containers * orange-yellow shoots * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy

leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Gelbe Fasanenspiere 'Spicy Devil'(s) are purple-red, ovate, alternate, lobed. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Orange-yellow shoots.

Bark
Exfoliating bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Gelbe Fasanenspiere 'Spicy Devil'(s) has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Gelbe Fasanenspiere 'Spicy Devil'(s) is a compact and rounded small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.9 - 1.2 m and is approx. 0.9 - 1.2 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant 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 Gelbe Fasanenspiere 'Spicy Devil'(s) appear in corymbs in June.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, small/front garden, group planting, hedge

Shoots
The shoots of Physocarpus opulifolius 'Spicy Devil'(s) are light brown in colour.

Root
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Spicy Devil'(s) is a heart-root plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.