Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3' syn. Physocarpus opulifolius 'Lemon Candy'
Ninebark 'Lemon Candy'
A mound-shaped deciduous shrub. It has a height from 1–3m and a spread of up to 2m. It is fast-growing and produces clusters of small white flowers which may be tinged with pink. Small red berries follow in autumn. The pale brown bark of the shrub peels attractively after 5 - 10 years. Insect and disease-resistant, and drought-tolerant. 'Podaras' has chartreuse coloured foliage which contrasts beautifully with other green or burgundy foliage plants in your garden.
Contributed by @seclarke
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Rich and free draining
Common name
Ninebark 'Lemon Candy'
Latin name
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3' syn. Physocarpus opulifolius 'Lemon Candy'
type
Deciduous trees or shrubs
family
Rosaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Rich and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
1.30 M
1.50 M
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3' syn. Physocarpus opulifolius 'Lemon Candy'
A mound-shaped deciduous shrub. It has a height from 1–3m and a spread of up to 2m. It is fast-growing and produces clusters of small white flowers which may be tinged with pink. Small red berries follow in autumn. The pale brown bark of the shrub peels attractively after 5 - 10 years. Insect and disease-resistant, and drought-tolerant. 'Podaras' has chartreuse coloured foliage which contrasts beautifully with other green or burgundy foliage plants in your garden.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Plant Physocarpus in a fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or semi-shade. Physocarpus plants prefer an acid to neutral soil, but will tolerate more alkaline soils, although may they may become chlorotic in very chalky areas. Incorporate organic matter such as well-rotted manure or compost into the soil prior to planting. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot, and deep enough so that when you place the plant in the hole, the top of the root ball is level with the ground around the hole. Fill in the space around the plant with a planting soil mix (you can buy this where you buy the plant) and press the area down with your foot.
Propagation by cuttings
From Mid Summer TO Early Autumn
Propagate is by by softwood cuttings in summer or pot up suckers in the autumn.
seclarke