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‘Nugget’

Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius

'Nugget'

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  • Colorful foliage
  • Adaptable
  • Hardy
Description

The foliage of 'Nugget' ninebark emerges deep golden yellow then mature to a lime green in summer. The habit is full and uniform. This is an adaptable, easy to grow plant for season long color.

USDA Zone
3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
6 - 8'
Width
6 - 8'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Yellow

Soil

Extremely adaptable to soil pH and moisture levels.

Pruning

To best enjoy its naturally graceful habit, avoid habitual cutting back. If required, prune after flowering or thin out oldest stems in late winter/early spring. May benefit from periodic rejuvenation pruning.

Uses

Foundation plantings; mixed borders; specimen; hedging; landscaping.

Growing Tips

Though physocarpus can grow in part shade, flowering, foliage color, and disease resistance is best with a minimum of six hours of sun. Physocarpus is amenable to pruning and recovers from it quickly; however, frequent cutting back may cause the plant to develop an odd habit.