Physocarpus opulifolius Raspberry Lemonade™
You’re going to love this amazing new ninebark from our breeder and friend David Zlesak! Ideal for smaller spaces and urban gardens, the dense, mounding habit of Raspberry Lemonade™ opens new opportunities for this beloved native shrub. With a habit superior to others currently offered, this ninebark’s exceptional branching allows for plants to fill in nicely with minimal need for pruning.
In early spring, fine textured, golden-green foliage brightens the landscape and serves as the perfect backdrop for an abundance of lovely white flowers clustered together at the tips of every branch. Flowers give way brightly colored coral-red fruits that hold their color for a few weeks—hence the name Raspberry Lemonade™. So, plant a few Raspberry Lemonades close enough to your favorite out door space, grab a cool beverage, sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery!
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Who Am I?
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Common Name
Raspberry Lemonade ninebark -
Botanical Name
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘ZLEYel2’ PP31198 -
Type
Shrub -
US Native?
YES -
Bloom Time
Summer
Cultural Details
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Bloom Time
Summer -
Size
4' tall by 4' wide -
Hardiness Zone
3-7 -
Light
Full sun -
Soil
Average garden soil -
Moisture
Moist, but well drained -
Disease & Pests
None known -
Landscape Use
Foundations, mixed borders, naturalized gardens, specimens, urban spaces. Tolerant of a wide range of soil types and harsh conditions, this long-lived native can be used for erosion control or to cover banks -
Propagation
Cuttings -
Pruning
Ninebarks flower in eary summer and fruit in the fall. To encourage flowering, prune in late fall.