Physocarpus opulifolius 'Luteus'
ninebark 'Luteus'
'Luteus' is a deciduous shrub forming an extensive thicket of stems to 3m tall, bearing maple-like, 3-lobed leaves, yellow when young, and rounded clusters of small pink-tinged white flowers in summer, followed by small bladdery fruits
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Brown | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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 but will tolerate alkaline soils. Chlorosis may occur if grown in shallow chalky soil
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or pot up rooted suckers in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Remove spent stems and thin to show off stems to best effect. Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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