Physocarpus opulif. 'Diabolo' - 60-80 CM C3
Physocarpus opulif. 'Diabolo' - 60-80 CM C3
Description
The Ninebark 'Diabolo'® (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a bushy, upright, deciduous shrub with decorative, egg-shaped, dark red leaves. It also bears white flowers arranged in umbels from May to June. These produce red fruits from September. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.
Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo'.
Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage
* light brown shoots
* suitable for flowering hedges
* the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies
* attractive orange-red autumn colouring
* resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy
Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Ninebark 'Diabolo'® are dark red, ovate, alternate, lobed. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Ninebark 'Diabolo'® turns bright orange-red in autumn.
Bark
Exfoliating bark.
Spread
North America.
Frost hardiness
The Ninebark 'Diabolo'® has good frost hardiness.
Growth
Ninebark 'Diabolo'® is a bushy and upright growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. Rapidly growing. It 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
Normal soil.
Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).
Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from April to August
- Watering: In the period from May to September
- Pruning: In the period from June to July.
Care
Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.
Flower
The white flowers of Ninebark 'Diabolo'® appear in umbels from May to June.
Use
Privacy screen, solitary plant, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant, hedge
Shoots
The shoots of Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'® are light brown in colour.
Root
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'® is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.

- Article number27
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EAN codePHODIABO-2060080C3
- Latin namePhysocarpus opulif. 'Diabolo'
- catalogLandscape shop