Little Devil Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius 'Donna May' LITTLE DEVIL)
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Deciduous Perennial Shrub in the Rosaceae Family
 
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Size Notes Price Availability
#3 gallon Field $39.63 Likely available
2/6 - 2/16
4/3 - 4/6
5/1 - 5/4

 

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Donna May', also known as 'Little Devil' ninebark, is a compact and colorful cultivar that captivates with its burgundy foliage and exfoliating bark.  This shrub maintains its rich, reddish-purple hue throughout the growing season. Reaching a manageable 3-4 feet in height and width, this tidy, well-branched shrub is an excellent choice for smaller gardens, foundation plantings, and mixed borders, where its standout leaves and delicate, creamy-white summer blooms provide a striking visual contrast.

 

Plant Data

Mature Size 3 - 4 feet tall. 3 - 4 feet wide.
Growth Rate Moderate
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 3a - 7b (Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags Colorful Foliage, Deciduous, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control, Foundation, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Borders, Good for Hedges, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Good for Rock Garden, Good for Rocky Soil, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Medium, Nativar, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Showy Flowers, Shrub, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Shallow Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Wet Site Tolerant, Winter Interest, Woodland Garden
Bloom Period June
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Burgundy
 

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Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.


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