Raspberry Lemonade™ Ninebark

Raspberry Lemonade™ is a compact, dense-mounding ninebark with fine golden-green foliage in early spring. White flowers cluster at branch tips and are followed by coral-red fruits that hold color for several weeks; Plants Nouveau lists a mature size of about 4 feet tall and wide. It identifies the selection as Physocarpus opulifolius ‘ZLEYel2’ PP31,198 and gives zones 3–7; [the Raspberry Lemonade profile](https://www.plantsnouveau.com/plants/shrubs/physocarpus-raspberry-lemonade) provides its identity and cultural details. ## In the Garden Use it in a sunny foundation planting, mixed border, naturalized garden, or smaller urban space. The dense rounded shape and golden leaves bring foliage interest, while the flowers and red fruits extend the seasonal display. The introducer lists average garden soil and moist but well-drained conditions. ## Maintenance Plants Nouveau describes this selection as needing little pruning and notes that ninebarks may be pruned in late fall to encourage flowering. Keep the soil evenly moist while it establishes, with drainage to prevent standing water.