Center Glow Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Center Glow' Plant Patent #16,894

Sku #3465

Striking newly emerging foliage is bright rosy red with a golden yellow center. Foliage matures to deep burgundy followed by clusters of contrasting white flowers and finally bright red fruit. A great choice for a background shrub or an informal hedge. Deciduous.

Light Needs

Full sun

Light Needs
Water Needs

Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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Detail

Key Feature

Dramatic Foliage Color

Light Needs

Full sun

Landscape Uses

Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Urban Garden, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden

Watering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.

Botanical Pronunciation:fy-so-KAR-pus op-yoo-lih-FOH-lee-us

Plant type:Shrub

Deciduous/evergreen:Deciduous

Growth rate:Moderate

Average landscape size:Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide.

Special features:Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Showy Fruit, Waterwise

Foliage color:Burgundy

Blooms:Summer

Flower color:White

Flower attributesShowy Flowers

Garden styleCottage, Rustic

Patent Act:Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.

Companion PlantsSpirea (Spiraea); Weigela (Weigela); False Cypress (Chamaecyparis); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Boxwood (Buxus)

Care

Care Information

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; prune after flowering to shape.Pruning time: summer after flowering.

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