Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'
PURPLE NINEBARK
Rosaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 3-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer

Leaves: purple; blue-grey underneath; red-purple in autumn

Ornamental Fruit: red capsule

Bark & Stems: brown peeling to tan stems
 
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Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'
PURPLE NINEBARK
Rosaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 3-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer

Leaves: purple; blue-grey underneath; red-purple in autumn

Ornamental Fruit: red capsule

Bark & Stems: brown peeling to tan stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, informal hedge, border

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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