{"product_id":"physocarpus-opulifolius-lady-in-red","title":"Physocarpus opulifolius 'Lady in Red'","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"ui-title-bar__title\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNinebark Lady in Red\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sophisticated and robust deciduous shrub, Physocarpus opulifolius 'Lady in Red' brings exceptional depth of colour and elegance to the garden framework. It is prized for its distinctive foliage colour cycle, unfurling in Spring with a brilliant flush of bright ruby-red shoots. As Summer approaches, the heavily lobed, maple-like leaves mature into a deep, glossy chestnut-red or rich wine-purple, keeping a much warmer, redder undertone than the nearly black hues found in older varieties. In June, this dense, upright canopy becomes peppered with rounded clusters of small pinkish-white flowers that emerge from soft pink buds. The pale blossoms offer a magnificent contrast against the dark foliage backdrop and serve as an important source of nectar for local bees and pollinators. These flowers develop into red seed pods by Autumn, while the leaves take on a warm bronze glow before dropping to reveal peeling, papery bark on the mature winter stems. With its compact, naturally upright, and bushy growth habit, 'Lady in Red' needs minimal maintenance to keep its shape. It is perfectly tailored to the Irish climate, growing vigorously in cold inland sites and shrugging off the strong winds and wet winter soils that can cause less hardy shrubs to fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSite: \u003c\/b\u003eTolerates exposure\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil: \u003c\/b\u003eAny well drained acid to neutral soil, but will tolerate damp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition: \u003c\/b\u003eFull sun or partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeason of interest: :\u003c\/b\u003e Vivid ruby and maroon foliage from Spring to Autumn; charming clusters of pinkish-white flowers in early Summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Very hardy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight: \u003c\/b\u003e6-8’ (1.8-2.4m) \u003cb\u003eSpread:\u003c\/b\u003e 4-6' (1.2-1.8m)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage 1 by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/User:Salicyna\" title=\"User:Salicyna\"\u003eSalicyna\u003c\/a\u003e cropped, and licensed under \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCC BY-SA 4.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Future Forests","offers":[{"title":"Pot | 2.3L","offer_id":54185873211719,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2750\/6590\/files\/PhysocarpusopulifoliusLadyinRed_0ff3c2e1-9780-4b19-be2b-eee62d894e9f.jpg?v=1781785606","url":"https:\/\/futureforests.ie\/products\/physocarpus-opulifolius-lady-in-red","provider":"Future Forests","version":"1.0","type":"link"}