Physocarpus opulifolius Little Angel ('Hoogi016'PBR)
ninebark [Little Angel]
A compact, bushy upright shrub, with orange-red foliage turning a darker red in the autumn. Creamy-white flowers appear in the summer followed by red berries which turn black in the autumn
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream White | Orange Red | ||
| Autumn | Orange Red | Red Black | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in slightly acidic moderately fertile humus rich soil. Colour of foliage is best in a sunny position
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer. Or pot up rooted suckers in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 2 after flowering take up to one third of oldest branches out
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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