Lemon Candy Ninebark

Lemon Candy Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3')

Lemon Candy Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3') is a compact, colorful shrub selected for its chartreuse-yellow foliage, small size, and tidy mounding habit. Bred for brightness and versatility, this variety brings energy and contrast to small garden spaces, mixed borders, and foundation plantings where bold foliage color is desired in a manageable form.

Distinctive Features

'Lemon Candy' features bright golden-yellow foliage that holds its color well through summer, especially when grown in full sun. The finely textured, lobed leaves provide contrast against darker green shrubs and evergreens. Rounded clusters of small white flowers bloom in late spring, adding seasonal interest and attracting pollinators. Its compact, rounded form stays neat without much pruning, making it a natural focal point in sunny borders and small garden beds.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best foliage color
• Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to loam, clay, or average garden soil
• Water: Moderate; regular watering preferred during establishment
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Bright yellow foliage stands out in beds and borders
• Foundation Planting: Adds color and texture near entryways and low windows
• Container Gardening: Works well in patio pots or decorative planters
• Mixed Shrub Borders: Contrasts beautifully with burgundy, green, or silver-foliaged plants
• Pollinator Gardens: Spring flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Maintain consistent moisture during the first growing season
• Pruning: Light pruning after flowering can help maintain shape if needed
• Fertilizing: Apply a general-purpose fertilizer in early spring
• Mulching: Mulch to preserve soil moisture and suppress weeds
• Disease Resistance: Resistant to common ninebark foliar diseases

Why Choose Lemon Candy Ninebark?

• Bright Yellow Foliage: Adds bold color and contrast to sunny garden areas
• Compact Size: Stays small and tidy without frequent pruning
• Versatile Placement: Perfect for borders, containers, and small spaces
• Low Maintenance: Easy-care shrub with strong disease resistance
• Focal Point: Vivid foliage color brings energy to modern and traditional landscapes

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3' Lemon Candy brings bright, sunny foliage and reliable form to compact spaces, offering an easy way to add vibrant color and pollinator-friendly blooms to your landscape.