Little Joker® Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Hoogi021' PP #27,986
Description | Deep burgundy stems covered in fine, deeply incised dark burgundy-purple leaves with rich green undertones on this full-branching dwarf form. Striking mildew resistant foliage is accented by pale pink button flowers in spring and summer. A useful compact shrub for small urban gardens, mass plantings, or a low maintenance landscape. Deciduous. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Late spring through summer |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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Special Features | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Compact Form |
Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
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Flower Color | Pink |
Foliage Color | Burgundy |
Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Spirea (Spiraea); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Blue Spruce (Picea); Weigela (Weigela) |
Care | Adaptable to most soils; thrives in average, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Best color in full sun; avoid extreme heat and humidity. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Blooms on old wood; if desired, prune after flowering to shape. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!
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Lowe's 31140 Van Dyke Avenue
Warren, Michigan 48093-7639 -
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Sterling Heights, Michigan 48310-4203 -
Joe Randazzo's Nursery 5240 E. Outer Drive
Detroit, Michigan 48234
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