Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Ninebark is a fantastic shrub to add 4 seasons of interest to your garden. Unfortunately most varieties of Common NInebark are just too large and gangly to fit into smaller gardens. Little Devil™ Common Ninebark solves that problem. This one has a much more compact and upright shape that doesn't require much for pruning or maintenance. Unlike the native Ninebarks, this Dwarf variety can be used up close to a house, along a driveway or sidewalk or in other small spaces that the larger version would never fit into.
Ninebarks are a true wildlife attracting plant. The flowers bloom for a long time in early summer, while the branches and foliage provide shelter and nesting for birds and other small animals. Little Devil™ Common Ninebark mixes into the shrub border wonderfully. Its deep burgundy foliage contrasts with the other green foliage and can be used as a dramatic focal point.
Little Devil™ Common Ninebark Care
Ninebark likes to have acidic soil that is also fertile and rich. An annual mulching with organic compost or leaves will help to boost water retention and fertility in the soil. Watering with soaker hoses or drip irrigation helps to keep the foliage dry and reduce infections of fungus and mildew. Full sun to part shade is needed for the foliage to keep its intense color all summer. Fertilizing with a well balanced, slow release feed is needed every 2-3 years.
Pruning is only done late in the winter. Cutting out the dead, diseased, dying and diagonal branches will help Little Devil™ to keep its compact shape. Ninebark is very tolerant of pollution and urban settings. Deer and rabbit resistant. Seaside salt spray and wind are not a challenge for this hardworking deciduous shrub.
Little Devil™ Common Ninebark Spacing
Little Devil™ reaches a mature height and width of 3-4 feet. Spacing is recommended at 4 feet on center when planting as an informal hedge or in groups. Container growing Little Devil™ is very effective for small gardens or decks and porches. Using a pot at least 24 inches in diameter is recommended if planting as a specimen.
Little Devil Ninebark Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 3 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 3-4 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3-4 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink, White
- Flower Description
- Pink, White
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring to Early Summer
- Blooms On
-
Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Red
- Foliage Description
- Burgundy
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Little Devil Ninebark
- Botanical Name
- PHYSOCARPUS OP. 'LITTLE DEVIL'
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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