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    PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'Lady in Red'
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    PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'Lady in Red'

    Commonly known as Nine bark

    AWARD
    Dark purplish later reddish brown leaves and pink flowers. A stunning new introduction for the shrub border
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Eastern North America
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      Broadly ovate, 3-lobed, double-toothed leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    • Cup-shaped
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Red
    • Double Serrate
    • Lobed
    • Ovate
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Compact, thicket-forming shrub with arching branches, spreading by suckers. Small flowers are followed by clusters of bladder-like, green-flushed red fruit 6mm (¼in) long
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Pruning group 2
      Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
      Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
      When: Annually, after flowering.

    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      1.5m (5ft)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.5m (5ft)
      		  
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