Physocarpus opulifolius 'Darts Gold' (Darts Gold Ninebark)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusPhysocarpus
Speciesopulifolius
Cultivar'Darts Gold'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1a - 6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 -(-12)
Temperature (°F)-40 - 10
Height1 - 1.5 m
Spread1 - 1.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

PropagationBy softwood cuttings or suckers.
CultivationGrows in acidic, fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sunlight to partial shade. Can tolerate a range of soil conditions.
PestsFireblight and leaf spots.
Notable SpecimensRidgetown Agricultural College, Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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