Sorbaria sorbifolia Pink Hopi ('Cousorb05'PBR)
false spirea [Pink Hopi]
A compact, deciduous shrub up to 1.5m tall with divided leaves that emerge in shades of creamy-yellow, pink and red in spring before maturing to green. Panicles of small, creamy-white flowers are produced in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Cream Pink Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Suckering
- Genus
Sorbaria are large, deciduous suckering shrubs with attractive pinnate leaves and small, white, spiraea-like flowers borne in large terminal panicles in summer
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil; a compact cultivar producing fewer suckers than the species. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or by seed. Rooted suckers can be transplanted in winter or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 6 if required. Remove unwanted suckers in winter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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