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Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diablo'

Diablo Purple Leaf Ninebark

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Description

Diablo Ninebark is a small, dense upright shrub. The foliage emerges reddish green. White flowers open in late spring. One of the best performing reddish foliage plants for alkaline soils. Needs full sunlight. -Fort Collins Nursery

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Wetlands, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.