Diabolo® Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo' P.P. #11,211
The deep purple foliage of this versatile shrub makes it a standout in the garden. Makes a great dense hedge or screen. Many creamy-white flowers in summer. Foliage can become green in high heat or partial shade. Deciduous.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | fy-so-KAR-pus op-yoo-lih-FOH-lee-us |
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 2 - 7 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 10, 14 - 17 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing to 8 to 10 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Attractive Bark, Attracts Birds, Dramatic Foliage Color, North American Native Selection, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Purple |
| Item no.: | 6393 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: winter.
Design Ideas
This is a beautiful native shrub that is ideal for the Pacific Northwest and other moist areas prone to acidic soils. Its great fall color and unique winter bark display makes it a good background plant for beds and borders. It's a natural as a single specimen for sunny spots of woodland or wild gardens. Excellent choice for all native and wildlife gardens where seasonal changes and habitat are crucial. A highly colorful and versatile addition to larger landscapes.
Companion Plants
Ninebark is a natural with other big, bushy natives that have a lot to offer besides ideal adaptation. Try it with these native shrubs in a well adapted wild or bird friendly garden: Carolina Allspice, Strawberry Bush, Laceleaf Staghorn Sumac and Red Flowering Currant. Add Berries Jubilee Flowering Woodbine and Pamela Jackman Alpine Clematis as climbers and a grove of white barked River Birch to complete the setting.
History
The common name of Ninebark comes from the appearance of the bark which is peels away in layers.; Native to North America. The inner bark was brewed into a pain reliever and remedy for many other maladies by Native American tribes within this plant's range. Roots were sometimes steam cooked and eaten and plants were used as charms to cause bad luck.
The deep purple foliage of this versatile shrub makes it a standout in the garden. Makes a great dense hedge or screen. Many creamy-white flowers in summer. Foliage can become green in high heat or partial shade. Deciduous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: winter.
Design Ideas
This is a beautiful native shrub that is ideal for the Pacific Northwest and other moist areas prone to acidic soils. Its great fall color and unique winter bark display makes it a good background plant for beds and borders. It's a natural as a single specimen for sunny spots of woodland or wild gardens. Excellent choice for all native and wildlife gardens where seasonal changes and habitat are crucial. A highly colorful and versatile addition to larger landscapes.
Companion Plants
Ninebark is a natural with other big, bushy natives that have a lot to offer besides ideal adaptation. Try it with these native shrubs in a well adapted wild or bird friendly garden: Carolina Allspice, Strawberry Bush, Laceleaf Staghorn Sumac and Red Flowering Currant. Add Berries Jubilee Flowering Woodbine and Pamela Jackman Alpine Clematis as climbers and a grove of white barked River Birch to complete the setting.
History
The common name of Ninebark comes from the appearance of the bark which is peels away in layers.; Native to North America. The inner bark was brewed into a pain reliever and remedy for many other maladies by Native American tribes within this plant's range. Roots were sometimes steam cooked and eaten and plants were used as charms to cause bad luck.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | fy-so-KAR-pus op-yoo-lih-FOH-lee-us |
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 2 - 7 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 10, 14 - 17 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing to 8 to 10 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Attractive Bark, Attracts Birds, Dramatic Foliage Color, North American Native Selection, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Purple |
| Item no.: | 6393 |
