Ninebark
Common Name: Ninebark
Genus: Physocarpus
Species: opulifolius
Cultivar: 'Dart's Gold'
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Acidic
Height: 200cm
Spread: 250cm
Time to plant seeds: September to May
Flowering period:
June
to
July
This is a tall bushy North American shrub with attractive brown stems, mahogany when young, and large rich green leaves. It is very hardy and tolerates most soils, although too much chalk turns the leaves yellow. The garden form 'Dart's Gold' is a naturally golden yellow foliage plant, making a smaller, bushier shrub than its parent. The colour is outstanding and lasts most of the season, although it can bleach or scorch in full sun and turn greenish in full shade. Regular pruning encourages young growth with the best colour. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
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