Diabolo Ninebark Plant
Monrovia introduced this cultivated variety as diabolo ninebark physocarpus opulifolius monlo in 1999.
Diabolo ninebark plant. Even when they fade to a tawny tone they stand out nicely against the dark leaves. Patent 11 211 was issued on february 8 2000. Diablo ninebark plants plant taxonomy classifies diablo ninebark as physocarpus opulifolius monlo diablo is a corruption of the trademark name diabolo but it is so widely used that it has become accepted. It typically grows 4 8 less frequently to 10 tall.
Ninebark diabolo ninebark monlo ninebark diablo physocarpus opulifolius monlo physocarpus opulifolius diablo vigorous this deciduous shrub typically grows upright with a spreading habit up to 4 8 feet tall and wide 120 240 cm. Diablo ninebark plants are broadleaf deciduous flowering shrubs in the rose family. Native to north america this deciduous shrub family grows along streams rocky banks and in moist wooded areas. Like the species it is an upright spreading somewhat coarse deciduous shrub which is closely related to genus spiraea.
Diabolo is a purple leaved ninebark cultivar. Diabolo ninebark physocarpus opulifolius monlo features eye catching flowers deep reddish purple leaves and wonderfully textured bark. It is a purple leaved selection from germany. A full sun to part shade lover this plant is easily.
Monlo is the name of the cultivar. Clusters of button like pinkish white flowers appear in summer. The plant was assigned by the breeders to monrovia nursery and u s. Pink flowers turn a creamy white in late may.
Diablo ninebark is a multi stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. The colorful foliage emerges in mid spring lasting well into fall. The diabolo ninebark was introduced in the usa by mckay nursery company. This deciduous shrub is a favorite of cold climate gardeners for its extreme hardiness and reliability.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep and can be pruned at anytime. It s a real knockout plant that s also easy to grow. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage. It has no significant negative characteristics.
With its upright arching branches and dark chocolate to purple foliage diabolo ninebark offers a color contrast with silver leaved plants and makes a fine backdrop hedge.