Physocarpus (Ninebark)
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Upright, spreading deciduous shrub closely related to Spirea.
Pollinator plants!
Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions.
Showy flowers in late spring.
Bark provides winter interest.
Substitute dark-leaved varieties for purple-leaf sandcherry, which can be short-lived.

Amber Jubilee™
  • Dense, rounded habit
  • Glowing oranges, yellows and golds on new growth; lime-green on mature foliage
  • Purple foliage emerges in autumn
  • Stand-out in the garden border, eye-catching hedge
  • Use a single shrub as a magnificent specimen screening plant
  • Bloom time: (late) Spring
  • 5'-6' H x 3'-4' W
Substitution Suggestions

Little Devil™
  • Dwarf variety​
  • Mildew reisistant
  • Glossy red-purple foliage with green undersides
  • Perfect for foundation plantings, small yards and urban settings
  • 3'-4' H x 3'-4' W
  • Bloom time: (late) Spring
Substitution Suggestions

Summer Wine​®
  • Graceful arching habit
  • Great choice for introducing wine colored foliage into the garden/landscape
  • Bold accent or mass planting
  • May be cut for use in arrangements
  • Bloom time: (late) Spring
  • 5'-6' H x 5'-6' W
Substitution Suggestions