Physocarpus ‘Sweet Cherry Tea’ — Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Physocarpus ‘Sweet Cherry Tea’ — Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Physocarpus ‘Sweet Cherry Tea’ — 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: 90–120 cm × 90–120 cm
- Flowering: Late Spring to Early Summer
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Pollinators & Beneficial Insects
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Sweet Cherry Tea' is a stunning compact Ninebark from the popular Tea® series, prized for its rich cherry-burgundy foliage that provides striking colour throughout the growing season. In late spring to early summer, clusters of delicate pink-tinted white flowers appear along the arching stems, creating a beautiful contrast against the dark leaves and attracting bees and other pollinators to the garden.
This hardy deciduous shrub is well suited to mixed borders, small gardens and containers, offering year-round structural interest. The foliage transitions through shades of deep cherry-red before dropping in autumn to reveal attractive exfoliating bark, adding winter appeal. Easy to grow and low maintenance, 'Sweet Cherry Tea' is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for reliable colour and form without the need for constant attention.
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 'Sweet Cherry Tea' |
| Mature size | 90–120 cm × 90–120 cm |
| Growth habit | Compact, Bushy, Gently Arching Deciduous Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Moist, Well-Drained – Tolerates a Range of Soil Types |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators & Beneficial Insects |
| Best for | Mixed Borders, Small Gardens, Patio Containers, Specimen Planting |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
90–120 cm × 90–120 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.
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.