Physocarpus ‘Raspberry Lemonade’ — Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Physocarpus ‘Raspberry Lemonade’ — Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Physocarpus ‘Raspberry Lemonade’ — a hardy garden shrub with flowering late spring to early summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 3L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Deciduous Shrub
- Mature size: 150–180 cm × 150–180 cm
- Flowering: Late Spring to Early Summer (clusters of small white to pale pink flowers)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade (best foliage colour in full sun)
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Raspberry Lemonade' is a stunning deciduous shrub celebrated for its striking, multi-toned foliage that evolves beautifully through the seasons. New leaves emerge in fresh shades of lemon-yellow and lime-green before maturing into rich raspberry-red tones, creating a captivating display of colour from spring right through to autumn. In late spring to early summer, clusters of small, delicate white to pale pink flowers appear, adding further interest and attracting pollinators to the garden.
This compact and bushy Ninebark variety is low-maintenance, reliably hardy and tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, making it an excellent choice for borders, mixed shrub plantings, informal hedging or as a standout specimen in a container. It thrives in full sun, where the foliage colours are most vivid, but will also perform well in partial shade.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Physocarpus opulifolius 'Raspberry Lemonade' |
| Mature size | 150–180 cm × 150–180 cm |
| Growth habit | Bushy, Compact, Upright Deciduous Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade (best foliage colour in full sun) |
| Soil | Most well-drained soils, tolerant of a wide range of soil types |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer (clusters of small white to pale pink flowers) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Mixed Shrub Plantings, Informal Hedging, Containers, Specimen Planting |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
150–180 cm × 150–180 cm. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from late spring to early summer (clusters of small white to pale pink flowers).
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 3L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.