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Ninebark
Physocarpus
Description:
A family full of easy-to-grow,
adaptable shrubs with fluffy white blooms and colorful foliage. Great
for flexibility and dramatic appeal. Plant with gold, variegated
or silver foliage plants for the best effect in the landscape. |
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| Common Name: |
Ninebark |
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Botanical Name: |
Physocarpus |
| Type: |
Deciduous Shrub |
| Growth Rate: |
Average |
| Soil
Preference: |
Tolerates some drought and
dry soil but prefers an acidic to slightly alkaline well-drained soil. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full Sun |
| Attributes: |
Relatively pest free. |
| Pests: |
N/A |
| Diseases: |
N/A |
| Care: |
Summer Wine
forms its flower buds in later summer and then flowers in early June. The
best time to prune is it after it blooms, from mid-June to mid-August.
Cease pruning in mid-august to allow time for the flower buds to form prior
to winter.
Fertilize with Holly-tone or Plant-tone as recommended.
Planting
Instructions:
Trees & Shrubs
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties:
This variety listing is for
informational purposes only,
it is not a catalog.
To view our catalog or availability, click
here
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Physocarpus
opulifolius
'Diablo'
Common Ninebark, Eastern Ninebark
zones 2-7 |
| Description:
Intense
reddish-purple foliage on upright arching branches. Provides excellent
color contrast when used in the border or as a hedge or screen.
Clusters of creamy white flowers appear in summer. Full sun for best
color. |
| Bloom Color: |
Creamy White |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Purple |
| Height: |
9-12' |
| Spread: |
8-9' |
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Physocarpus
opulifolius
'Little Devil'
Common Ninebark, Eastern Ninebark
zones 3-7
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| Description:
Much like Diablo but just smaller in every way;
smaller leaves, smaller stature, smaller flower clusters. Leaf color is
different in that its brighter red and glossy. Stems glow red & leaves turn
green on the interior of the plant. Good choice for tucking in mixed
borders and the foundation. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Red/Burgundy |
| Height: |
3-4' |
| Spread: |
3-4' |
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Physocarpus
opulifolius
'Pygmy Gold'
Common Ninebark, Eastern Ninebark
zones 2-7
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| Description:
A hardy plant
with lovely yellow leaves, white flowers and nice bark. Foliage turns
more green-yellow by summer. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Yellow |
| Height: |
7-10' |
| Spread: |
7-10' |
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Physocarpus
opulifolius
'Summer Wine' ('Seward')
Common Ninebark, Eastern Ninebark
zones 3-7
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 Description:
A new dwarf variety with small, deep bronze foliage. Bears lovely
pinkish-white button-like flowers in mid summer. Plant next to gold or
variegated foliage for a great bold effect. Also plant with Black-Eyed
Susan, Gold Spirea, Artemesia or Buddleia. Thank you to
Spring
Meadow and Proven Winners for a great plant introduction and for their
image use . |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink-white |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Bronze-Wine |
| Height: |
5-6' |
| Spread: |
4-6' |
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