{"product_id":"staphylea-holocarpa-innocence","title":"Staphylea holocarpa Innocence","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eChinese Bladdernut Innocence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaphylea holocarpa 'Innocence', known as the Chinese Bladdernut, is an elegant deciduous large shrub or small tree with a graceful, multi-stemmed upright habit. In mid to late Spring, it produces a profuse display of hanging, four-inch clusters of lightly scented, bell-shaped flowers. These blossoms emerge from soft pink buds, opening to a delicate rosy-blush before maturing to a clean white just as the fresh foliage begins to unfurl. Following the flowers, the plant develops attractive, three-part green leaves that form a light, airy canopy. The blossoms then transform into the plant's most distinctive feature: inflated, papery seed capsules that look like small bladders. These unusual pods change from green to warm shades of pink and bronze by Autumn, hanging decoratively on the branches after the leaves drop and rattling gently in the breeze. This resilient species adapts reliably to Irish growing conditions. It is easy to care for, shows good resistance to honey fungus, and requires minimal pruning, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking for something unusual yet low-maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSite: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTolerates exposure, but shelter required for the spring blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil: \u003c\/b\u003ePerforms well in most fertile, moist, well-drained soils, across acidic, neutral, or alkaline profiles\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFull sun or partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeason of interest: \u003c\/b\u003eBlush-pink buds and white flowers in April and May; decorative inflated pods from mid-summer through late Autumn\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFully hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 13ft - 20ft (4m-6m) at maturity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpread: \u003c\/b\u003e10ft-13ft (3m - 4m)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Future Forests","offers":[{"title":"Pot | 5L","offer_id":54192610443591,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pot | 7.5L","offer_id":54192616538439,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2750\/6590\/files\/Findingphoto_245236d9-1cf2-4d4b-b95c-2d45ee9f976a.webp?v=1781868274","url":"https:\/\/futureforests.ie\/products\/staphylea-holocarpa-innocence","provider":"Future Forests","version":"1.0","type":"link"}