Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’ is grown for its bright red, serrated foliage, which makes the perfect foil for colourful flowers, both in the garden and the vase. Clusters of pink-white flowers in summer, followed by red autumn berries, complete the look. When plants reach maturity the bark peels away in layers. It's ideal for growing in a mixed herbaceous border and looks fantastic when grown alongside lime-green coloured plants.
Grow Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’ in moist but well-drained, slightly acidic soil, in sun or partial shade. Avoid chalky soils. Prune back to the base after flowering to encourage colourful new growth. Mulch in autumn with well-rotted compost or manure.
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Physocarpus ‘Lady in red’ and wildlife
Physocarpus ‘Lady in red’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Physocarpus ‘Lady in red’ poisonous?
Physocarpus ‘Lady in red’ has no toxic effects reported.
