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.