Description

Physocarpus opulifolius Diabolo description:

Cream and pink flowers in the summer, followed by small purple fruits, over black-purple foliage.

Good for the back of a border or for screening sheds, walls or fences.

A pollinator friendly plant including bees.
This is a butterfly friendly plant.
Good for wildlife in general.

Other common name: Diabolo Ninebark.

The best position in the garden:

Sun or semi shade.

Is it useful as a ground cover plant?

Shrubs do cover the ground, but they are not a ‘ground cover plant’ because they add height and structure to a garden.

What type of soil:

Any reasonable soil, also tolerates acidic soil and clay soil.

How much moisture:

Normal moisture or dryish stony.

Hardiness and, or, lifespan:

Hardy.

Care and maintenance:

When newly planted always keep it watered until the roots have grown down and it is able to find its own moisture.

Size of plant:

Height 200 to 250 cm.
Spread 200 to 250 cm.