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Rosaceae
Trees and shrubs
Physocarpus 'Red Baron'
Hardiness
Zone 3
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Family
Rosaceae
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Red Baron', also known as the ‘Red Baron’ Ninebark, is a highly esteemed deciduous ornamental shrub celebrated for its intense purplish-red foliage and exceptional hardiness in the garden. This variety forms a dense, rounded bush that is perfectly suited for informal hedges, shrub borders, and structured flowerbeds. In spring, young leaves emerge in bright red tones, which then deepen to a rich purple throughout the season. This vibrant foliage creates a striking contrast with the rosy-white flowers that appear in early summer in small, rounded corymbs, attracting pollinators. After flowering, small decorative reddish fruits extend the plant’s visual appeal. Very hardy and easy to cultivate, this Ninebark tolerates ordinary soils, moderate drought, and urban conditions well.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Fertilization
Light fertilization in spring if necessary
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
White
Foliage color
Red
Foliage type
Obsolete
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom period
Summer
Fruiting
Decorative reddish berries in clusters
Maximum height
2 m (6 ft)
Maximum width
6 ft (1.8 m)
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
