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Physocarpus bracteatus | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Physocarpus bracteatus

Physocarpus bracteatus

Low Maintenance

Genus: Physocarpus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A deciduous shrub to around 2m high, with layered, flaking bark and green leaves, toothed and divided into three rounded lobes. Dense, rounded clusters of small white flowers are borne on the previous year's growth in early summer, and followed by yellow-green seed pods

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in a sunny spot in neutral to acidic, humus-rich soil. Chlorosis may occur if grown in shallow chalky soil

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or 2. If thinning or cutting back is required, this should be done soon after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed, by softwood cuttings in summer, or by division, removing rooted offsets in autumn or spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

ClimbingBushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years