Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diablo'
Diablo Ninebark
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
Very Low, Low
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:
Check the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.