{"product_id":"diabolo-ninebark","title":"Diabolo® Ninebark","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge foundation corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed shrub borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark foliage contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative-style plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight entry beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal clipped hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy deer feeding areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry, sandy banks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want bold dark foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have room for a large shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer a rugged native shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a small foundation plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want evergreen winter coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou dislike occasional pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe dark foliage gives strong contrast in mixed beds without relying only on flowers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt fills in quickly, which helps borders but also means you should plan for pruning.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt is tough once settled, but older stems may need periodic removal to keep the plant fresh.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNinebark is not our first recommendation where deer browse heavily.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis is a big shrub and is usually the wrong fit for narrow beds or tight walkways.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt can make a strong seasonal screen, but it drops its leaves in winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompare It To\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTiny Wine® Ninebark\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose Tiny Wine® Ninebark for smaller beds and cleaner scale near entries; choose Diabolo® Ninebark when you want a larger, bolder border shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSummer Wine® Ninebark\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose Summer Wine® Ninebark if you want a more restrained shape; choose Diabolo® Ninebark for a bigger, more spreading presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3a-7b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage to moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRounded, mounding, compact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the foliage stay dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrighter exposure gives the strongest purple color; too much shade can dull it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower much?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it has spring flowers, but most people buy it for the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it small?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can prune it, but if size is the issue, choose Tiny Wine® Ninebark instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"10\" AGFB - 12-18\" \/ Single","offer_id":42223696085077,"sku":"PGNE-31138","price":36.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" AGFB - 24-30\"+ \/ Single","offer_id":42631117570133,"sku":"PGNE-31139","price":66.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4 Ft \/ Single","offer_id":42631117602901,"sku":"PGNE-31140","price":89.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10\" AGFB - 12-18\" \/ 4 pack","offer_id":42748523970645,"sku":"PGNE-31138-04","price":139.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10\" AGFB - 12-18\" \/ 10 pack","offer_id":42748524003413,"sku":"PGNE-31138-10","price":330.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10\" AGFB - 12-18\" \/ 20 pack","offer_id":42748524036181,"sku":"PGNE-31138-20","price":624.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" AGFB - 24-30\"+ \/ 4 pack","offer_id":42748524068949,"sku":"PGNE-31139-04","price":253.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" AGFB - 24-30\"+ \/ 10 pack","offer_id":42748524101717,"sku":"PGNE-31139-10","price":600.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" AGFB - 24-30\"+ \/ 20 pack","offer_id":42748524134485,"sku":"PGNE-31139-20","price":1134.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/F253-04_25287dda-ee3f-41bf-b019-f06872014d5a.jpg?v=1773903922","url":"https:\/\/www.progrowersne.com\/products\/diabolo-ninebark","provider":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}