Physocarpus opulif. 'Spicy Devil' - 50-60 CM C3.5

Description
These produce red fruits from September onwards.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * light brown shoots * suitable for flowering hedges * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Attractive orange-red autumn colouring.

Bark
Flaking bark.

Growth habit
Ninebark 'Diabolo'® is bushy and upright in habit. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from April to August - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from June to July.

Care
Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The white flowers appear in umbels from May to June.

Use
Screen, specimen, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant, hedge

Shoots
The shoots of Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'® are light brown in colour.

Root
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'® is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.