.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Diablo' Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diablo' Description This cultivar features deep purple foliage with a compact, bushy form. Its vibrant color provides striking contrast in hedges and borders, while its hardy nature makes it suitable for a variety of gardens. Suggested Uses Ideal for privacy screens, foundation plantings, and ornamental hedges. Its ornamental bark and foliage add year-round interest to landscape designs. Plant Details Botanical Name: Diablo' Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diablo' Common Name: Diablo' Ninebark Size & Growth: Typically reaches 6-8 feet tall and wide with a dense, shrub-like habit. Hardiness Zones: 2-7 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Other shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Prefers well-drained soil; plant in spring or fall. Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist; tolerate some drought once established. Soil Type: Adaptable to various soil types, including loamy and sandy soils. Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and health. Winter Care: Mulch around the base for insulation in colder zones. Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in nurseries. Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Minimal; mainly ensure proper watering during dry spells.