Description

Buy Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’ online from our UK nursery. Lady in Red is a ninebark with deep red to burgundy foliage and clusters of pinkish-white flowers in early summer.

Physocarpus, ninebark, is an easy, tough shrub with colourful foliage and clusters of small flowers in early summer. Its peeling bark adds winter interest.

Key features of Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’

• Plant type: Deciduous shrub
• Season of interest: Spring to summer
• Look: Deep burgundy-red leaves and pink-white flowers
• Height and spread: 1.5m x 1.2m
• Position: Full sun for the best leaf colour
• Soil: Any well-drained soil
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Supplied in: 3L pot
• Best for: foliage contrast, mixed borders, low-maintenance planting, foliage colour

Why choose Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’?

• Burgundy-red foliage
• Pink-white flowers
• Tough shrub

Where to plant Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’

Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’ grows best in full sun for the best leaf colour, in any well-drained soil. It is a good choice for foliage contrast, and also works well for mixed borders, low-maintenance planting and foliage colour. Pair it with perennials and grasses for contrast.

How to plant Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’

Give the pot a good soak first. Then dig a wide planting hole, enrich the soil with compost, and plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground. Firm in gently and water well, then add a mulch to hold in moisture.

How to care for Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’

Water in the first year. Prune after flowering; very tough and easy. Prune after flowering. Powdery mildew can appear in dry spells.

Growing Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’ in a pot

Grows in pots. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.

Grown in the UK, for UK gardens

We grow our plants ourselves at St Annes in North West England. Raised outdoors and under cover in UK conditions, they are acclimatised, well rooted and ready to plant on arrival. This Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.

Frequently asked questions

How big does Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’ grow?
Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’ typically reaches 1.5m x 1.2m, depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is spring to summer, when it shows deep burgundy-red leaves and pink-white flowers.

Is Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’ hardy?
Fully hardy.

How do I prune Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’?
Prune after flowering.

Why is it called ninebark?
Its peeling bark appears in layers.

Add Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’ to your basket today and enjoy spring to summer interest in your garden.