Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'
Diabolo Purple Ninebark
Description
Diablo Purple Ninebark is a small, dense upright shrub. The foliage a burgundy red. It is a great accent plant because of its foliage color. One of the best performing yellow foliage plants for alkaline soils. Needs full sunlight. -Fort Collins Nursery
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Width Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Purple
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Wetlands, Woodland
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation
Special Uses
Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.