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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
General Care
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.Features: Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Cut flower, Drought tolerant, Native, Alkaline soil
Filters: Botanical genus: Physocarpus, Common name: Ninebark, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow foliage
Features: Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Cut flower, Drought tolerant, Native, Alkaline soil
Filters: Botanical genus: Physocarpus, Common name: Ninebark, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow foliage