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PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'Midnight'

Commonly known as Nine bark

Very dark purple, almost black foliage and compact habit

Further Reading....

Physocarpus opulifolius - Growing Guide

Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

individually £14.00 each, 3+ £12.00 each

Available late spring to early summer 2021

2 to 3 Litre

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Deciduous - broadly ovate, 3-lobed, double-toothed leaves to 8cm (3in) across
White - pink-white
Height - 1.2m (4ft)
Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - compact shrub with arching branches. Produces small flowers in dense corymbs 5cm (2in) across followed by clusters of bladder-like, green-flushed red fruit 6mm (¼in) long, turning black.
Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - seedling from 'Dart's Gold' and 'Diabolo'
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - eastern North America. Garden origin. J. Jones, Hyfryd Plants, Mid Wales
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Cup-shaped -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf Colour (if not green) - Purple -
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Pruning group 2 - Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.

RHS groups 2 & 3
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
Fertile moist well-drained soil