Diabolo® Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo')

Diabolo® Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo' (Diabolo®) has upright, arching branches and dark chocolate to purple foliage, offering color contrast with silver‑leaved plants and making a fine backdrop hedge. Clusters of button‑like, pinkish white flowers appear in summer; even when faded to tawny, they stand out against dark leaves.

Key Features

• Dark chocolate‑purple foliage.
• Pinkish white summer flowers; persistent tawny seedheads.
• Good hedge or backdrop; interesting bark.

Growing Conditions

Full sun to part shade; rich, moist, well‑drained, acidic soil.

Care & Propagation

Greenwood cuttings in summer, or remove rooted suckers in spring/fall. Alternatively, sow seed in containers outdoors in spring/fall. Problems: nothing serious; foliage may turn dark green in partial shade or excessive heat.

Landscape Uses

Beds, borders, specimen plant.

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