Woody > Physocarpus > Physocarpus opulifolius > Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3'
Physocarpus opulifolius
'Podaras 3'
Lemon Candy ninebark
Origin: Bred by Peter Podaras.
| Family |
| Rosaceae |
| Genus |
| Physocarpus |
| Species |
| opulifolius |
| Cultivar |
| 'Podaras 3' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Tradmarked Name |
| Lemon Candy™ |
| Patent Number |
| PP22,362 |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 3 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 3a - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 - H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -40 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -40 - 20 |
| Height |
| 60 - 90 cm |
| Spread |
| 60 - 90 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A compact deciduous shrub that has rich yellow-green foliage that lasts from spring into autumn, with white blooms in the spring. |
| Landscape |
| Excellent for foundations or shrub borders. |
| Cultivation |
| A hardy plant that thrives in nearly every condition, generally preferring full sun and acidic soils that are moist and moderately fertile. Has low water needs compared to other cultivars of P. opulifolius. |
| Shape |
| Compact shrub. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| No serious pest or disease problems. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are a beautiful yellow-green colour that persists from spring until autumn and are double-toothed and generally 3 lobed. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers are small and white in colour blooming in the spring. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate through removal of suckers or from softwood cuttings. |
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