Spicy Devil Ninebark is a compact native deciduous shrub with an upright mounded habit. Its colorful foliage emerges vibrant orange and yellow and greens briefly before turning rich burgundy. Dense clusters of small pink-white flowers that bloom from late spring into summer. Grows best with afternoon shade in the South and dry to medium well-drained acidic soil.
Type: |
Shrub |
Origins: |
East N. America; GA Native |
Height: |
3’ - 4’ |
Spread: |
2’ - 4' |
Spacing: |
3’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
2 - 8 |
Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Fireblight and leaf spot may occur. Prune immediately after flowering.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Native Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Boxwood, Weigela, Spirea
IMAGES: Photos curtesy of First Editions®, Spicy Devil® Ninebark
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.