Bladderwort 'Little Devil' 3L

Bladderwort 'Little Devil' (Physocarpus opulifolius 'Little Devil')

Bladderwort 'Little Devil' is a compact and decorative variety with purple-red leaves. Ideal for home gardens, flower beds, as a cover plant or in containers.

Characteristics of the Little Devil

Cut

• Height and width: A compact, rounded shrub reaching a height of 0.9-1.2 meters.

List

• Purple-red, lobed leaves that retain their intense color throughout the growing season.

Flowers

• Small, white or pale pink flowers gathered in umbels, blooming in June.

Bark

• Flaky, dark bark that decorates the plant also in winter.

Growing bladderwort 'Little Devil'

Position

• It prefers sunny places, where the leaves are most intensely colored. It can grow in partial shade.

Soil

• Fertile, moderately moist and well-drained soils are best. It is tolerant to various types of soils, including dry and poor soils.

Watering

• Regular watering during periods of drought, although the shrub tolerates short-term water shortages well.

Care

• Trimming: After flowering in order to maintain a compact habit. You can also prune in spring, removing damaged shoots.
• Fertilization: Compost or compound fertilizer applied in spring promotes growth.

Application of Little Devil

• Decorativeness: Perfect for flower beds, as a solitary plant, in plant groups and for hedges.
• Contrast: Intensely colored leaves contrast well with plants with green, golden or silvery leaves.
• Containers: Suitable for growing in containers on balconies and terraces.

Comments

• Disease resistance: Rarely attacked by pests, although powdery mildew or aphids may occasionally appear.
• Ease of cultivation: Ideal for beginner gardeners, thanks to its hardiness and low maintenance requirements.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 3 liters
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes