Overview & Description

Diabolo Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius Monlo) is a fast-growing, award-winning deciduous shrub prized for its dramatic dark purple, lobed foliage that holds its rich color from spring through summer before turning red-purple in fall. In early summer, small pink-white blooms appear, maturing into red ornamental seed heads that extend seasonal interest. This striking contrast plant is highly versatile and tolerates a variety of soil conditions.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits an upright, rounded, arching growth habit. It is a fast-growing shrub, typically reaching a mature size of about 6.5 8 feet in height with a spread of 6.5 feet.

Additional Notes

It blooms in early summer. Hardy to Zone 3, it is adaptable and tolerates a variety of soil conditions, including clay and drought once established. An outstanding choice for hedges, screens, mixed borders, mass plantings, and specimen plantings where dark purple foliage, pink-white blooms, red seed heads, and fast-growing performance are desired.