Physocarpus opulifolius, proposed by Akène
🌿 An elegant and resilient native shrub 🌿
The guelder rose is a rustic and graceful shrub, appreciated for its arched branches and its brownish bark that exfoliates , providing a decorative touch all year round. In June and July , it is covered with corymbs of white flowers with pinkish hues , creating a dense and melliferous bloom.
Tolerating a wide variety of soils and growing conditions, physocarpus integrates perfectly into natural hedges, borders and windbreaks , whilst supporting biodiversity.
Characteristics of the variety
📅 Flowering : June to July
📏 Height : 250 cm
🌱 Spacing : 250 cm
☀️ Exposure : Sun, partial shade, light shade
🌿 Life cycle : Perennial
🌾 Soil type : Loamy to clayey, well drained
💧 Soil moisture content : Dry to slightly moist
🦌 Deer Resistance : Moderate
📦 Seeds per packet : 100
Sowing and cultivation
📏 Sowing depth : 3 mm
🌱 Stratification : Warm 60 days, followed by cold 60 days
🌡 Germination time : 7 to 20 days
💦 Watering : Keep the soil slightly moist, without excess
🔹 Indoor method :
1️⃣ Mix the seeds with a moist substrate (vermiculite, perlite or sand).
2️⃣ Place them in an airtight plastic bag at room temperature (60 days).
3️⃣ Then transfer to the refrigerator for cold stratification (60 days).
4️⃣ Sow in pots 3mm deep and keep the soil slightly moist until germination.
🔹 Outdoor method :
🍂 Direct sowing in autumn : Sow directly in open ground for natural stratification, but the germination rate may be lower.
🌱 Transplanting : Once the seedlings are well developed, transplant into individual pots before their final installation the following fall.
Ecological roles and utilities
🐝 A refuge for biodiversity : Its flowers attract bees and other pollinators in summer.
🐦 A pantry for wildlife : Its fruits feed birds and small mammals in autumn.
🌾 A soil stabilizer : Its dense roots help prevent erosion and strengthen wetlands and riparian areas .
Why adopt the guelder rose?
🌿 A robust and adaptable shrub
🌸 A decorative and melliferous flowering
🐦 An ally for local wildlife
🏡 Ideal for hedges and naturalistic gardens
Add this hardy and attractive shrub to your green space for a lively and harmonious garden!
