Physocarpus opulifolius Diablo
$64.99
Physocarpus opulifolius Diabolo builds a dense purple hedge or screen, pairing creamy summer flower clusters with peeling winter bark.
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Description
Deep purple foliage gives Physocarpus opulifolius Diabolo a dense, dark backdrop from spring through fall. Creamy white flower clusters, lightly touched with pink, appear in summer. Reddish seed capsules follow, and peeling mature bark becomes visible after leaf drop.
This upright, suckering shrub reaches about 5 to 8 feet tall and wide. It can form a broad hedge or screen and also fits the back of a flowering border. Full sun develops the strongest purple color, while partial shade is also suitable.
Plant in moist but well-drained clay, loam, or sand. Water deeply during the first growing season, then reduce frequency. Feed in spring and prune after flowering to maintain the shape.
Additional information
| Height | 5 ft – 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July |
| Synonyms | Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo', Physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo', Physocarpus opulifolius Diablo, Physocarpus opulifolius Monlo, Physocarpus opulifolius Royalty |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower summer | White, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Suckering |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant Light |
| Shape | Upright, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Low maintenance planting, Flowering borders, Hedges and screening plants, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Hedge, Screen, Low maintenance |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Diabolo Ninebark, Diabolo Eastern Ninebark |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23006291, PHYOPDI0003G, 79844, 201967957, 201815390, 201815391, 201993936, 201628038, 201967218, 202051595, 202051596, 201869668, 201880453 |
| Usps | Deep purple leaves set off creamy white summer flower clusters., Dense, upright growth forms a broad hedge or screen., Full sun and well-drained soil support the best foliage color. |
| Propagation | Take softwood cuttings in summer, or pot rooted suckers in fall or spring. |
| Pests | This cultivar is generally pest-free. |
| Diseases | Watch for honey fungus, powdery mildew, fire blight, and leaf spots. |
| Pruning | Prune after flowering to maintain the shrub's shape. |
| Watering instructions | Water deeply during establishment, then reduce frequency. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun for the deepest purple foliage. |