{"product_id":"diabolo-ninebark","title":"Diabolo Ninebark","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Classic Large Native Shrub With Deep Purple Foliage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiabolo Ninebark (\u003cem\u003ePhysocarpus opulifolius\u003c\/em\u003e 'Diabolo') is the original purple-leaved ninebark and still a landscape standard — a big, vigorous Minnesota-native shrub clothed in deep burgundy-purple foliage, with clusters of white-to-pink flowers in late spring, red seed heads, and exfoliating winter bark. Adaptable, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, it makes a bold specimen, hedge, or screen for gardens in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiabolo Ninebark Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10 ft. tall, 6–8 ft. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade (darkest foliage in full sun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring into early summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite to pink, over deep purple foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable — tolerates clay, poor soil, and a range of moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F — a tough native\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelection of native ninebark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBold specimen, hedge, or screen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its large size and dark foliage make a strong statement or informal screen. Space 5–6 feet apart for a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative, pollinator, and four-season interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring flowers feed pollinators, red seed heads follow, and exfoliating bark adds winter texture. Pair with gold-foliage shrubs and native perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September). Very adaptable; water through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Diabolo Ninebark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space 5–6 feet apart. Full sun gives the darkest foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Diabolo Ninebark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant — water during dry spells. Prune after flowering, or cut back hard to renew if it gets leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How big does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarge — 8 to 10 feet tall — so give it room or plan to prune; it also makes an excellent informal hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — hardy well below Twin Cities lows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the classic purple-leaved selection of native ninebark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse ninebark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Wine Black Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius):\u003c\/strong\u003e A finer-textured, near-black ninebark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmber Jubilee Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius):\u003c\/strong\u003e A glowing gold-orange ninebark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Purple Lilac (Syringa vulgaris):\u003c\/strong\u003e A fragrant large shrub for hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Diabolo Ninebark Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an informal hedge or privacy screen, space Diabolo 5–6 feet apart (the body's own hedge spacing) — at 6–8 feet of spread it closes into a dense purple wall 8–10 feet tall:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (5–6 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a specimen, give a single plant an 8-foot circle — it earns the space with four seasons of presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiabolo Ninebark Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep burgundy-purple leaves unfurl, then white-to-pink button clusters cover the branches in late spring, humming with native bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage stays dark purple in full sun — the boldest big-shrub backdrop in the border — while red seed heads ripen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed heads persist as the purple leaves deepen and drop, revealing the arching branch structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Papery exfoliating bark peels in cinnamon-brown layers on stems tall enough to show above snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Minnesota Native   ✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/summer-wine-black-ninebark\"\u003eSummer Wine Black Ninebark\u003c\/a\u003e — a finer-textured, near-black ninebark at a smaller scale in front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/amber-jubilee-ninebark\"\u003eAmber Jubilee Ninebark\u003c\/a\u003e — glowing gold-orange foliage for high-contrast pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/common-purple-lilac\"\u003eCommon Purple Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — a fragrant large-shrub partner for a mixed tall hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/darts-gold-ninebark\"\u003eDart's Gold Ninebark\u003c\/a\u003e — bright gold foliage that makes Diabolo's purple read even darker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Diabolo Ninebark Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right pick when you have room — a back-of-border, property line, or screen spot in full sun with any soil, including clay — and want native habitat value, deer resistance, and bold color with almost no care. Not a fit for tight foundation beds: at 8–10 feet tall and wide it will outgrow small spaces fast (choose Darkstar or Tiny Wine there instead), and foliage fades toward green in heavy shade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54312991588657,"sku":null,"price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/diabolo-ninebark.jpg?v=1779727885","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/diabolo-ninebark","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}