Physocarpus o Lemon Candy #3
Physocarpus o Lemon Candy #3
Lemon Candy™ Ninebark
Dwarf habit and yellow foliage
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The new leaves emerge chartreuse and hold the color until fall. Small white blooms. A compact, slow growing cultivar. Peeling bark on older stems adds winter interest. Easy to grow
Botanical Name- Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3'
Pronunciation- fy-soh-KAR-pus op-yoo-lih-FOH-lee-us
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 3 ft
Mature Height- 3 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Tolerant of most soils except wet
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color-
Bloom Time-
Companion Plants- Coreopsis 'Zagreb' (yellow daisies set off burgundy foliage)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, pollinating wasps
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C8
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune to shape in late winter; water in dry spells and fertilize in spring.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and encourage new growth.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Over-fertilizing in clay may cause leggy growth and reduce color intensity.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, aphids
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