Physocarpus opulifolius 'Andre' - 40-50 CM C3
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Andre' - 40-50 CM C3
Description
The Ninebark 'Andre' (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a bushy, upright large shrub that produces creamy white flowers arranged in umbels. They appear from May to June. These produce red-brown fruits from September. The Ninebark 'Andre' also bears egg-shaped, purple-red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2.5 metres.
Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea opulifolius.
Bulletpoints
* light brown shoots
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies
* attractive amber-yellow autumn colouring
* resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy
leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Ninebark 'Andre' are purple-red, ovate, alternate, lobed. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Ninebark 'Andre' is bright amber-yellow in autumn.
Bark
Exfoliating bark.
Spread
North America.
Frost hardiness
The Ninebark 'Andre' has good frost hardiness.
Growth
Ninebark 'Andre' is a bushy and upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.5 m and is approx. 2 - 2.5 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 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 creamy white flowers of Ninebark 'Andre' appear in umbels from May to June.
Use
Privacy screen, solitary plant, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant
Shoots
The shoots of Physocarpus opulifolius 'Andre' are light brown in colour.
Root
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Andre' is a heart-root plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.

- Article number262
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EAN codePHOANDRE-2040050C3
- Latin namePhysocarpus opulifolius 'Andre'
- catalogLandscape shop