Staphylea colchica - 100-125 CM C15

Description
The Ivory-flowered bladdernut (Staphylea colchica) is an upright, spreading large shrub with decorative, greenish-yellow fruits that stay on for a very long time. They exude a pleasant fragrance. In May, it produces creamy white, bell-shaped flowers arranged in panicles. The Ivory-flowered bladdernut also has egg-shaped, light green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humusy, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Olive-green shoots * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * heat-loving, shade-tolerant, cannot be planted over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Ivory-flowered bladdernut are light green, ovate and opposite. They are about 3 - 8 cm in size. Ivory-flowered bladdernut turns bright yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
South-east Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Ivory-flowered bladdernut has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, spreading.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

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).

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. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The creamy white, bell-shaped flowers of Ivory-flowered bladdernut appear in panicles in May. These are pleasantly scented.

Fruit
The greenish-yellow fruits of Staphylea colchica are particularly decorative. These appear from August. Adhere for a very long time.

Use
Ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Staphylea colchica are olive green.

Root
Staphylea colchica is a shallow-rooting plant.