{"product_id":"raspberry-lemonade-ninebark","title":"Raspberry Lemonade Ninebark","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFoliage That Shifts From Lemon-Yellow to Raspberry-Red\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaspberry Lemonade Ninebark (\u003cem\u003ePhysocarpus opulifolius\u003c\/em\u003e 'Raspberry Lemonade') puts on a constantly changing color show — new growth emerges bright lemon-yellow and matures to rich raspberry-red, so the compact shrub glows in warm bicolor tones all season. White-pink spring flowers and exfoliating winter bark round out the appeal. Bred from tough native ninebark, it's adaptable, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant — a vivid foliage shrub for borders and foundations in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRaspberry Lemonade Ninebark Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysocarpus opulifolius 'Raspberry Lemonade'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 ft. tall, 3–5 ft. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade (best color in full sun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring into early summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite to pink, over lemon-to-raspberry foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable — tolerates clay, poor soil, and a range of moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F — a tough native\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelection of native ninebark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulticolor foliage accent:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lemon-to-raspberry shift gives season-long, ever-changing color in borders and foundations. Space 3–4 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative, pollinator, and four-season interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring flowers feed pollinators and exfoliating bark adds winter texture. Pair with dark-foliage shrubs and native perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September). Very adaptable; water through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Raspberry Lemonade Ninebark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space 3–4 feet apart. Full sun gives the brightest color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Raspberry Lemonade Ninebark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant — water during dry spells. Prune after flowering to encourage fresh, colorful new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why does the foliage change color?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew growth emerges lemon-yellow and matures to raspberry-red, so the shrub shows warm bicolor tones all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — hardy well below Twin Cities lows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — a colorful selection of native ninebark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse ninebark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmber Jubilee Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius):\u003c\/strong\u003e A glowing gold-orange ninebark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDarkstar Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius):\u003c\/strong\u003e A dark-burgundy ninebark for contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConeflower (Echinacea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native pollinator companion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54312991818033,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54312991850801,"sku":null,"price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/raspberry-lemonade-ninebark.jpg?v=1779727885","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/raspberry-lemonade-ninebark","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}