Physocarpus plant named ‘ZLEBic5’

Abstract

‘ZLEBic5’ is a new and distinct cultivar of Physocarpus opulifolius plant having an upright, mounded, dense plant habit; compact overall plant size; strong branching characteristics; small orange-red foliage as it emerges that matures to purple; short internode length; resistance to powdery mildew; corymbs of small pink-white flowers that are produced in late spring into early summer and again on current season terminal growth later in summer and into fall; coral pink to red follicle color in full sun for about a month after fertilization; and ability to root and grow vigorously from softwood and semi-hardwood stem cuttings.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of  Physocarpus opulifolius  plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by an upright, mounded, dense plant habit; compact overall plant size; strong branching characteristics; small orange-red foliage as it emerges that matures to purple; short internode length; resistance to powdery mildew; corymbs of small pink-white flowers that are produced in late spring into early summer and again on current season terminal growth later in summer and into fall; coral pink to red follicle color in full sun for about a month after fertilization; and ability to root and grow vigorously from softwood and semi-hardwood stem cuttings.