Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Magical Cherry on Top' - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The False spiraea 'Matcha Ball'(s) FE® (Sorbaria sorbifolia) is a compact, roundish small shrub that produces creamy white flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from June to August. The False spiraea 'Matcha Ball'(s) FE® also has pinnate, medium-green leaves. The apricot-orange coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is grey. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and grows to a width of approx. 90 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea sorbifolia, Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Levgreen'(s).

Bulletpoints
* from the FIRST EDITIONS® selection * light brown shoots * suitable for flowering hedges * suitable for containers * apricot-orange shoots

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the False spiraea 'Matcha Ball'(s) FE® are medium green, pinnate. They are about 20 - 25 cm tall. Apricot-orange coloured, early shoots.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The False spiraea 'Matcha Ball'(s) FE® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
False spiraea 'Matcha Ball'(s) FE® is a compact and rounded small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 60 cm and is approx. 80 - 90 cm wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to 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).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The creamy white flowers of the False spiraea 'Matcha Ball'(s) FE® appear in panicles from June to August.

Use
Tubs, group planting, hedge

Shoots
The shoots of Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Matcha Ball'(s) FE® are light brown in colour.

Root
Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Matcha Ball'(s) FE® is a shallow-rooting plant.