Purchased for the color & size. These are ok . Bottom half of shrubs are dead. Charle Brown shrubs
Diabolo® Ninebark
Diabolo® Ninebark
$36.75
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Quantity
30 in stock
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo'
Choose Diabolo® Ninebark if you want a large native shrub with dark purple foliage and a tough backbone; the tradeoff is size, because it needs room and can look crowded if squeezed near walks or windows.
Buy This If
- You want bold dark foliage.
- You have room for a large shrub.
- You prefer a rugged native shrub.
Skip This If
- You need a small foundation plant.
- You want evergreen winter coverage.
- You dislike occasional pruning.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The dark foliage gives strong contrast in mixed beds without relying only on flowers. |
| Growth Rate | A | It fills in quickly, which helps borders but also means you should plan for pruning. |
| Maintenance | B | It is tough once settled, but older stems may need periodic removal to keep the plant fresh. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Ninebark is not our first recommendation where deer browse heavily. |
| Small Space Fit | D | This is a big shrub and is usually the wrong fit for narrow beds or tight walkways. |
| Screening Value | B+ | It can make a strong seasonal screen, but it drops its leaves in winter. |
Compare It To
Tiny Wine® Ninebark
Choose Tiny Wine® Ninebark for smaller beds and cleaner scale near entries; choose Diabolo® Ninebark when you want a larger, bolder border shrub.
Summer Wine® Ninebark
Choose Summer Wine® Ninebark if you want a more restrained shape; choose Diabolo® Ninebark for a bigger, more spreading presence.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Diabolo® for customers who have space to let it grow naturally, not for tight foundation runs where constant trimming would be needed.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 9 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 9 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-7b |
| Spacing | 7 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, mounding, compact |
Customers Usually Ask
Will the foliage stay dark?
Brighter exposure gives the strongest purple color; too much shade can dull it.
Does it flower much?
Yes, it has spring flowers, but most people buy it for the foliage.
Can I keep it small?
You can prune it, but if size is the issue, choose Tiny Wine® Ninebark instead.
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31138
