Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'

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Few plants command attention quite like this physocarpus, boasting spectacular, dark purple-red lobed deciduous leaves providing incredible garden contrast. It provides a stunning focal point for your outdoor space. The growth habit of Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' is distinctively vigorous, hardy, and elegantly arching growth habit. It is beautifully complemented by its fascinating, multi-layered peeling bark providing excellent textural interest during the winter, making it highly rewarding to cultivate. It demonstrates incredible resilience when grown in moist, well-drained soil, thriving in full sun to encourage the deepest, darkest foliage colouration. Once established, it proves incredibly resilient and requires minimal ongoing maintenance. It offers immense value to the local wildlife, specifically pollinators flocking to its contrasting, pink-tinged white summer flower clusters all year round. It is an incredibly tough, low-maintenance shrub that rarely suffers from pests or diseases. This physocarpus has a remarkably rich backstory: physocarpus is commonly known as Ninebark due to its fascinating, continuously exfoliating bark. The botanical name comes from ancient Greek, translating to 'bladder fruit', highlighting its unique, inflated seed pods. Show more