A favourite shrub for smaller gardens and those susceptible to colder weather in winter. Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Raspberry Lemonade’ commences in early spring with golden-green foliage to illuminate the garden with zesty foliage. This provides a vibrant backdrop to the generous clusters of five-petalled, white flowers which appear from May to July – enticing in the pollinators and adding an opulent air to the garden. After the flowers vibrant, coral red berries appear with fizzy, exploding bracts – lending this variety its delicious name. Once the foliage, flowers and berries have faded and winter arrives mature varieties of physocarpus have paper-like, peeling bark for an intriguing display which reveals the red and brown inner bark beneath. It is this peeling habit which gives the plant its common name, Ninebark. In summary, Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Raspberry Lemonade’ will offer you four seasons of interest and is an easy-going addition to your garden which matures to a height
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