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DIABOLO®
Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius
'Monlo'
PP#11,211
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- Colorful foliage
- Durable
- Adaptable
- Description
A chance seedling discovered in Germany, Diabolo® ninebark is the one that started the craze for our native Physocarpus. Large purple leaves and pink and white button-like flowers combine to make a formerly ho-hum shrub into an asset.
- USDA Zone
- 3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Height
- 8 - 10'
- Width
- 8 - 10'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Late spring
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Foliage Color
- Purple
General Care
Soil
Extremely adaptable to soil pH and moisture levels.Pruning
To best enjoy its naturally graceful habit, avoid habitual cutting back. If required, prune after flowering or thin out oldest stems in late winter/early spring. May benefit from periodic rejuvenation pruning.Uses
Foundation plantings; mixed borders; specimen; hedging; landscaping.Growing Tips
Though physocarpus can grow in part shade, flowering, foliage color, and disease resistance is best with a minimum of six hours of sun. Physocarpus is amenable to pruning and recovers from it quickly; however, frequent cutting back may cause the plant to develop an odd habit.Features: Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Cut flower, Drought tolerant, Native, Alkaline soil
Filters: Botanical genus: Physocarpus, Common name: Ninebark, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Purple foliage
Features: Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Cut flower, Drought tolerant, Native, Alkaline soil
Filters: Botanical genus: Physocarpus, Common name: Ninebark, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Purple foliage