Physocarpus opulif. 'All Black'? - 60-70 CM C10

Description
The Ninebark 'All Black'® (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a bushy, compact small shrub with decorative, red fruits. It produces white flowers arranged in umbels from May to June. The Ninebark 'All Black'® also has egg-shaped, black-red leaves. The purple-red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to approx. 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea opulifolius, Physocarpus opulifolius 'MINALL2'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * light brown shoots * bees, bumblebees and hoverflies flock to the flowers * suitable for containers * purple-red shoots * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Ninebark 'All Black'® are black-red, ovate, alternate, lobed. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Purple-red shoots.

Bark
Exfoliating bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Ninebark 'All Black'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ninebark 'All Black'® is a bushy and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide. Fast growing. Usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from April to August.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Heavy pruning in spring encourages flowering.

Flower
The white flowers of the Ninebark 'All Black'® appear in umbels from May to June.

Fruit
The red fruits of Physocarpus opulifolius 'All Black'® are particularly decorative. These appear from July.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant, balcony/patio

Shoots
The shoots of Physocarpus opulifolius 'All Black'® are light brown in colour.

Root
Physocarpus opulifolius 'All Black'® is a heart-root plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.