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Week 47 – November 18, 2024

Plant Information

Physocarpus Caramel Candy

  • Caramel Candy Physocarpus - Bloom
  • Caramel Candy Physocarpus - Garden
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Physocarpus hybrida

Common Name: Gumdrop™ Carmel Candy Ninebark

Hardiness Zone: 3a - 8a

Hardiness Degree: -40°F (-40.0°C)

Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilize: None or when needed only

Spacing: 36 - 48" (91 - 122cm)

Height: 24 - 30" (61 - 76cm)

Width: 36 - 48" (91 - 122cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Rich, caramel-colored foliage from Spring until Fall with white blooms in Spring. Compact habit is excellent for foundation and shrub border use.

Grower Information:

A Ball Ornamentals Exclusive.
A Low-Water Needs Variety.

Rich, caramel-colored foliage is persistent from Spring till Fall. White blooms in Spring. Compact habit is excellent for foundation and shrub border use. A breeding beakthrough collection features Physocarpus with a unique compact habit. U.S. native shrubs are very durable, and are useful in urban applications as well as many others across the country.

'Podaras 2'

Protection Information: PP22,363