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 |
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

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!
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Your plant(s) are estimated to ship to Missouri on or around February 11th, 2024, depending on weather and garden center orders. Because all plants respond to weather and other conditions while growing, we can not guarantee a ship date. We will only deliver plants once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards, and only when the garden center schedules a delivery. Thank you for your patience.
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Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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Passiglia's Nursery & Garden Center 1855 Hwy. 109
Wildwood, Missouri 63038 -
LOWE'S #731 CHESTERFIELD 290 T.H.F. BLVD
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri 63005 -
Lowe's 290 T.h.f. Blvd
Chesterfield, Missouri 63005
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.