Physocarpus opulifolius 'Red Baron'
ninebark 'Red Baron'
A deciduous, suckering shrub with red stems and dark red foliage. Pinky-white flower clusters are borne in early summer, maturing to givesmall red fruits. Height to around 1.5-2m
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Purple Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Pink White | Purple Red | Red |
| Autumn | Red | Purple Red | Red | |
| Winter | Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Suckering
- Genus
Physocarpus are bushy deciduous suckering shrubs with palmately lobed leaves and corymbs of small cream flowers in early summer, followed by small, bladdery brown fruits
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in acidic, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil. Chlorosis may occur if grown in shallow chalky soil. Plant in full sun for best foliage colour
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or pot up rooted suckers in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Lightly thin old stems. Pruning group 2
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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