Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
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Physocarpus
'Diable d'Or'
ninebark
Physocarpus 'Diable d’Or' is as dramatic as its name suggests, but with just the right amount of refinement. This upright, deciduous shrub makes a bold statement with its fiery red-bronze young foliage, which gradually deepens into a rich, sultry purple as the season progresses. In early summer, delicate clusters of creamy-white flowers appear, lighting up the dark foliage like little sparks. As the blooms of Physocarpus 'Diable d’Or' fade, they’re replaced by small, glossy red seed capsules that carry the display well into autumn—a striking contrast against those deeply toned leaves.
For all its flair, Physocarpus 'Diable d’Or' is impressively easy-going. It thrives in full sun, where its colouring is at its most intense, but is equally content in partial shade. Tolerant of a wide range of soils and conditions, this ninebark is a stalwart performer that keeps the garden interesting long after other shrubs have given up for the season. Its tidy, upright habit makes it ideal for borders, informal hedging, or as a standalone feature where it can show off its natural poise. Physocarpus 'Diable d’Or' is the kind of plant that adds structure and colour without demanding attention—a little bit devilish perhaps, but always impeccably behaved.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Physocarpus opulifolius Diable D'Or ('Mindia'ᴾᴮᴿ)
- Flower colour
- White
- Established height
- 1-1.5m
- Established spread
- 1-1.5m
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Clump-forming
Upright - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Red, bronze
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 6 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- RHS Award (AGM)
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
-
Clay
Loam
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Perfect for pots
Fragrant
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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