Physocarpus opulif. 'Midnight' - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Ninebark 'Midnight' (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a bushy, upright large shrub that produces white flowers arranged in umbels. They appear from May to July. The Ninebark 'Midnight' also has egg-shaped, dark red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and is approx. 1.5 metres wide.

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

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Ninebark 'Midnight' are dark red, ovate, alternate, lobed. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size.

Bark
Exfoliating bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Ninebark 'Midnight' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ninebark 'Midnight' is a bushy and upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. Rapidly 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
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.

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 'Midnight' appear in corymbs from May to July.

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

Root
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Midnight' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.