Raspberry Lemonade™ Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius 'ZLEYel2' PPAF
SKU
43179
The perfect ninebark for smaller spaces and urban gardens, with a compact, dense, mounding habit that needs minimal pruning. Fine-textured, bright chartreuse foliage greets spring, quickly filling in to provide a lush backdrop for abundant white flowers in summer, followed by a stunning display of ornamental coral-red fruits. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Art's Nursery Wholesale-Retail
8940 - 192nd St. Surrey BC V4N 3W8
- Art Knapp Plantland
4391 King George Hwy. Surrey BC V3S 0L2
- Triple Tree Nursery
20503 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge BC V2X 2P9
- Cedar Rim Nursery
7024 Glover Road Milner BC V0X 1T0
| Botanical Pronunciation | fy-so-KAR-pus op-yoo-lih-FOH-lee-us |
|---|---|
| Lore | The common name of Ninebark comes from the appearance of the bark which is peels away in layers. Native to North America. The inner bark was brewed into a pain reliever and remedy for many other maladies by Native American tribes within this plant's range. Roots were sometimes steam cooked and eaten and plants were used as charms to cause bad luck. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | Ninebark is a beautiful native shrub that is ideal for the Pacific Northwest and other moist areas prone to acidic soils. Its great fall color and unique winter bark display make it a good background plant for beds and borders. It's a natural as a single specimen for sunny spots of woodland or wild gardens. An excellent choice for all native and wildlife gardens where seasonal changes and habitat are crucial. This variety is compact enough to fit in today's smaller gardens and urban outdoor spaces, holding its dense habit and compact shape without any heavy pruning. A showy and versatile addition to any landscape, and ideal for planting in mass in larger spaces. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden, Naturalized Areas |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Attracts Butterflies, Dense Habit, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fruit Poisonous, North American Native Selection, Showy Fruit, Tolerates Poor Soils, Tolerates Wet Soils, Waterwise, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Spirea (Spiraea); Boxwood (Buxus); Blue Spruce (Picea); Weigela (Weigela) |
Thrives in average, slightly acidic, well-drained soils, but very adaptable. Best color in full sun; avoid extreme heat and humidity. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Fertilize in spring. Blooms on old wood; prune after flowering to maintain shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-7
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