Ninebark 'Diabolo' (Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo')
Botanical Name:
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'
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.
Cultivation:
Plant in acidic, moderately fertile, humus-rich soi. Will tolerate alkaline soils, but chlorosis may occur if grown in shallow chalky soil.
Awards:
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Suggested uses:
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Soil types:
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage:
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH:
Acid, Neutral
Light:
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect:
North, South, East, West
Exposure:
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness:
Hardy (H4)
Pests:
Generally pest-free.
Diseases:
Generally disease-free.
Pruning:
Thin out spent stems to show off the remaing to best effect. Cut back after flowering.
Propagation method(s):
Softwood cuttings, Suckers
Skill rating:
Beginner
Maintenance hours / year:
1
Detailed monthly care instructions can be found in your care calendar (you need to have an account for this service)
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' is:
Deciduous
Flower:
Flushed pink, Insignificant or absent, White in Summer
Foliage:
Purple in Summer
Fruit:
Pale-brown in Autumn
Fragrance:
Flowers are scented.
Habit:
Rounded, Bushy
Ultimate height (m):
2.5
Ultimate spread (m):
2.5
Time to maturity:
5-10 years
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