{"product_id":"physocarpus-opulifolius-monlo-diabolo","title":"Physocarpus opulifolius Monlo Diabolo","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"35\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"16\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"19\" data-start=\"16\"\u003eDiabolo Ninebark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"37\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"53\" data-start=\"37\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"56\" data-start=\"53\"\u003ePhysocarpus opulifolius ‘Monlo’, commonly sold as Diabolo Ninebark, is a hardy deciduous shrub renowned for its dramatic deep purple foliage, arching growth habit, and attractive seasonal interest. This vigorous ornamental shrub produces richly coloured burgundy-purple leaves that provide bold contrast throughout spring and summer before developing warm autumn tones. In late spring to early summer, clusters of soft pink-white flowers appear along the stems, attracting bees and beneficial pollinators. As the plant matures, its peeling bark reveals attractive layered textures, adding additional winter interest to the garden. Diabolo Ninebark performs exceptionally well in Melbourne’s temperate climate, thriving in full sun for the best foliage colour and adapting to a wide range of well-drained soils. It is notably hardy, drought tolerant once established, and low maintenance, making it ideal for feature planting, screening, mixed shrub borders, and larger landscape designs. Its strong foliage colour and graceful form make it an outstanding contrast plant in both traditional and contemporary gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1184\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1182\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"1185\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"1185\" data-section-id=\"t02fja\"\u003eShrub - Large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1218\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1253\" data-start=\"1221\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1221\" data-section-id=\"fotlyq\"\u003eHeight: 2–3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1253\" data-start=\"1239\" data-section-id=\"1kbfup7\"\u003eWidth: 2–3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"1255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1266\" data-start=\"1255\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1294\" data-start=\"1269\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1281\" data-start=\"1269\" data-section-id=\"sovjbn\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1294\" data-start=\"1282\" data-section-id=\"vagw84\"\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1312\" data-start=\"1296\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"1296\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"1313\" data-section-id=\"l6f5zc\"\u003eFlowers in Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1335\" data-section-id=\"sbol3c\"\u003eFlowers in Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1376\" data-start=\"1356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1374\" data-start=\"1356\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul 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data-section-id=\"1952k9f\"\u003eFeature Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1513\" data-section-id=\"9fwte6\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1551\" data-start=\"1527\" data-section-id=\"mkbr58\"\u003eSuitable for Hedging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1576\" data-start=\"1552\" data-section-id=\"w0vnji\"\u003eSuitable for Screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1593\" data-start=\"1578\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1591\" data-start=\"1578\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1646\" data-start=\"1594\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1646\" data-start=\"1594\" data-section-id=\"1ntb74a\"\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1671\" data-start=\"1648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1669\" data-start=\"1648\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-is-only-node=\"\" 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data-section-id=\"18qrr8e\"\u003eWoodland grasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar is grown by Flemings Nurseries, one of Australia's most renowned growers.\u003cbr\u003eImage used with permission from Fleming’s Nurseries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on this particular variety, click \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flemings.com.au\/nurseries\/physocarpus-opulifolius-monlo-pbr-diabolotm.html\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flemings Nursery","offers":[{"title":"20CM","offer_id":47811873734821,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/PhysocarpusopulifoliusMonloDiabolo.jpg?v=1778301121","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/physocarpus-opulifolius-monlo-diabolo","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}