Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’ Shrub – Extra Large 100cm Tall in a 3 Litre Pot – Stunning Red Foliage Ornamental Shrub – By Direct Plants
Add dramatic colour and year-round interest to your garden with the beautiful Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’, supplied here as an extra-large established shrub approximately 100cm tall in a 3 litre pot by Direct Plants. Carefully grown and selected at our award-winning family nursery in Norfolk, this outstanding ornamental shrub is highly prized for its rich burgundy-red foliage, attractive clusters of soft pink-white flowers, and easy-to-grow nature.
‘Lady in Red’ is one of the finest coloured-leaf Physocarpus varieties available, producing vibrant crimson-red young foliage in spring that matures to deep burgundy throughout the season. The colourful leaves provide a striking contrast within borders and planting schemes, making this variety a superb choice for adding depth and visual impact to any garden.
During late spring and early summer, clusters of delicate pink-flushed white flowers appear across the shrub, attracting bees and pollinators. These are often followed by attractive red seed heads which provide additional ornamental interest well into autumn.
Supplied as a strong, healthy, well-established specimen, this extra-large shrub offers instant impact and excellent garden performance from day one.
(Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Lady in Red’ – Deciduous Ornamental Shrub, approx. 5–8ft / 1.5–2.5m at maturity depending on conditions)
Spring:
Bright crimson-red young foliage emerges, creating a vibrant and eye-catching display.
Late Spring & Early Summer:
Clusters of delicate pink-white flowers appear across the shrub, attracting bees and pollinators.
Summer:
Deep burgundy-red foliage provides season-long colour and outstanding contrast within the garden.
Autumn:
Attractive foliage colour continues while decorative seed heads provide additional seasonal interest.
Winter Interest:
The attractive branching structure and peeling bark provide texture and character during the dormant months.
Habit:
Develops into a dense, upright, rounded shrub with excellent branching and colourful foliage throughout the growing season.
Fully hardy and easy to grow, Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’ thrives in most soil types and performs well in full sun or partial shade.
• Stunning burgundy-red foliage throughout the growing season
• Attractive clusters of pink-white flowers
• Excellent colour contrast in borders and landscapes
• Easy to grow and low maintenance
• Hardy and reliable in UK gardens
• Excellent for wildlife and pollinators
• Provides long-lasting ornamental interest from spring to autumn
• Mixed shrub borders
• Contemporary and traditional gardens
• Feature planting and focal points
• Wildlife-friendly gardens
• Colour-themed planting schemes
• Adding contrast and structure to borders
• Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
• Best foliage colour develops in sunny positions
• Water regularly during the first growing season until established
• Apply mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage vigorous new growth
• Feed during spring for optimum growth and colour
• Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’ Shrub
• Approx. 100cm tall
• Supplied in a 3 litre pot with strong established roots
• Extra-large established specimen
• Rich burgundy-red foliage
• Pink-white flowers in spring and summer
• Attractive ornamental seed heads
• Hardy deciduous shrub
• Excellent for borders and feature planting
• Check out our planting guide to help your shrub thrive
Our range of ornamental shrubs is professionally grown and selected at our nursery in Norfolk. We specialise in large, established plants that provide instant impact and long-term value, delivered directly to your door in our bespoke, high-quality live plant packaging via one of our trusted couriers.
All our shrubs are fully hardy outdoor varieties suitable for most garden soil types and planting schemes. They are ideal for creating colourful displays, seasonal interest, and lasting garden structure.
From Direct Plants, an award-winning nursery and trusted family brand, known for producing strong, healthy, high-quality trees and plants.
You will receive 1 Extra Large Physocarpus ‘Lady in Red’ Shrub approximately 100cm tall in a 3 litre pot – a stunning ornamental shrub with rich red foliage and delicate flowers, perfect for adding vibrant colour, contrast, and structure to any garden or landscape.
