Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' (Ninebark 'Diabolo')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 2.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 2.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'

Other names: Ninebark 'Diabolo'


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Genus: Physocarpus

Variety or cultivar: 'Diabolo' _ 'Diabolo' is a deciduous shrub with deep-purple, lobed leaves and clusters of small white, pink-flushed flowers in summer.

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' is: Deciduous

Flower: Flushed pink, White, Insignificant or absent in Summer

Foliage: Purple in Summer

Fruit: Pale-brown in Autumn

Fragrance: Flowers are scented.

Habit: Rounded, Bushy

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Pests: Generally pest-free.

Diseases: Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning: Thin out spent stems to show off the remaing to best effect. Cut back after flowering.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Softwood cuttings, Suckers. REGISTER to read more...


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Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' (Ninebark 'Diabolo') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Foliage only

Cultivation: Plant in acidic, moderately fertile, humus-rich soi. Will tolerate alkaline soils, but chlorosis may occur if grown in shallow chalky soil.

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Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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