Physocarpus opulif. 'Diable D'Or' - 100-125 CM C10

Description
The Ninebark 'Diable d´Or'® (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a bushy, upright, deciduous small shrub with decorative, egg-shaped, purple-red leaves. The orange-red shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears white flowers arranged in umbels from June to July. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.7 metres and grows to a width of around 1.5 metres.

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

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange autumn colouring * orange-red shoots * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Ninebark 'Diable d´Or'® are purple-red, ovate, alternate, lobed. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Orange-red shoots. Ninebark 'Diable d´Or'® turns bright orange in autumn.

Bark
Exfoliating bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Ninebark 'Diable d´Or'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ninebark 'Diable d´Or'® is a bushy and upright growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.7 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. Rapidly growing. Usually grows 10 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

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 'Diable d´Or'® appear in corymbs from June to July.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary plant, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant

Root
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diable d´Or'® is a heart-root plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.