If your yard is missing a bit of color and texture, then it is time to add the Diablo Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Monlo‘) to your landscape. This knockout plant is easy to grow and provides interest throughout the four seasons. You will love the textured bark, deep purplish-red leaves, and eye-catching flowers. This is one ninebark that makes a stunning impression throughout your outdoor spaces.

Plant Attributes
This specific shrub is actually called the Diabolo ninebark. However, it has taken on the name of “Diablo” over the past few years. This deciduous shrub is native to North America and Diablo is a cultivar of the species. In its natural environment, the Diablo ninebark is found along a rocky river bank or in a wooded area. Wherever it thrives, the ninebark’s burgundy leaves stand out.

Like most ninebarks, the Diablo’s branches peel back to expose a reddish-brown layer. With the exfoliating bark, the ninebark provides an ornamental look to any space. You want to add this shrub to your landscape for the winter months. The reddish-brown bark gives some winter interest during those drab seasons.

This Diablo ninebark is prized for its four seasons of interest. During the springtime, the white button blooms start to cluster on the branches. These five-petaled flowers are sure to brighten up your yard after the long winter. The creamy white blooms are the perfect contrast against the deep red leaves. You might have other admirers in your yard with these shrubs. Bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies will flutter around the flat blooms. The flatter leaves give these creatures an easier landing spot to sip on the nectar. Once the blooming season is over, you will notice red ornamental capsules at the tips of the branches. These tiny fruits add some charm to your yard during those autumn months.

In the summer, the Diablo ninebark continues to enchant with its burgundy leaves. During the hot weather, the purple foliage can “green up” in your yard. The lobed leaves develop into an elegant deep purple color by fall.