Physocarpus opulifolius 'Andre' - Liners bare root

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 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 'Andre' appear in corymbs from May to June.

Use
Privacy screen, specimen, 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 heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.