Shrub 'Caricature' 2L

Shrub 'Caricature' – Beauty and originality in your garden

The 'Caricature' shrub is a unique variety that catches the eye not only with its beautiful pink and red flowers, but also with its striking leaves with cream-coloured edges. Ideal for home gardens, flower beds and hedges.

Characteristics of the shrub 'Caricature'

Flowers

• Color: Bell-shaped, pink or red flowers that appear in May and June.
• Decorative value: The flowers are melliferous, attracting pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies.

List

• Colour: Large, glossy, green leaves with irregular cream-coloured edges.
• Shape: The leaves are slightly wavy, which adds originality and character to the plant.

Cut

• Height: The shrub reaches a height and width of 1.5 to 2 meters.
• Habit: Compact, rounded, ideal for creating aesthetic garden compositions.

Cultivation and care of the shrub 'Caricature'

Position

• Best: It grows best in sunny or semi-shaded positions, where it blooms most profusely.

Soil

• Type: Fertile, moist but well-drained soils. It also tolerates moderately dry soils.

Watering

• Recommendations: It requires regular watering, especially during periods of drought.

Fertilization

• In spring: The application of a compound fertilizer promotes the growth and flowering of the plant.

Caring for the shrub 'Caricature'

Trimming

• Recommendations: Pruning after flowering to maintain a compact habit and stimulate the plant to bloom more abundantly next year. Removing faded inflorescences also promotes further flowering.

Protection against diseases

• Diseases: The shrub is relatively resistant to diseases and pests, but it is worth monitoring the plant for possible problems such as aphids.

Resistance of the shrub 'Caricature'

Frost resistance

• Frost resistance: The plant is frost resistant and tolerates cold temperatures well, which makes it suitable for growing in different climatic regions.

Application of the shrub 'Caricature'

• Gardens: Ideal for planting in home gardens, in flower beds, in groups or as a solitary plant.
• Hedges: Can be used to create low, flowering hedges.
• Color compositions: It blends perfectly with other shrubs and perennials, especially with plants with contrasting colors of flowers or leaves.

Plant Specification

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