Staphylea colchica

Southeast Europe.

Upright, spreading.

The shoots of Staphylea colchica are olive green.

The deciduous leaves of the Ivory-flowered bladdernut are light green, ovate and opposite. They are about 3 - 8 cm in size. Ivory-flowered bladdernut turns bright yellow in autumn.

Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The creamy white, bell-shaped flowers of Ivory-flowered bladdernut appear in panicles in May. These are pleasantly scented.

The greenish-yellow fruits of Staphylea colchica are particularly decorative. These appear from August. Adhere for a very long time.

Staphylea colchica is a shallow-rooting plant.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Ivory-flowered bladdernut has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Ornamental shrub

The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).