Ninebark Little Joker
Physocarpus opulifolius Little Joker®
The Ninebark 'Little Joker'® (Physocarpus opulifolius 'Little Joker'®) is a beautiful small shrub native to the Netherlands, prized for its spectacular foliage with changing colours and its honey-producing spring flowers.
Description
Height at maturity
0,60 m
Wingspan at maturity
0,50 m
Exposure
Sun, partial shade
Flowering
May - July
Hardiness
-30°C
Origin
selection of the Netherlands
Ninebark 'Little Joker'® - Physocarpus opulifolius 'Little Joker'®
(small deciduous ornamental shrub with decorative foliage)
Origins and characteristics
Developed from Dutch horticultural selections, this cultivar belongs to the Rosaceae family, like spireas and potentillas.
Its exceptionally colourful foliage, vividly pigmented stems and dense habit make it a valuable asset for small spaces and contemporary designs.
Description and particularities
- Adult height : 50 to 60 cm
- Spread : 40 to 50 cm
- Habit : Compact, upright and very branched
- Foliage : Deciduous, small finely cut leaves (4 cm)
- Spring growth: bright orange
- Summer: burgundy turning bronze‑green
- Autumn: golden yellow
- Flowering : May to early July
- Flowers : Corymbs of small pinkish‑white flowers, nectar‑rich (unscented)
- Fruits : Decorative red capsules, appreciated by birds
- Hardiness : Exceptional (down to –30 °C)
Exposure and soil
- Exposure : Sun, partial shade or light shade (stronger colours in full sun)
- Soil : All rich, fresh, well‑drained soils
- Tolerances : Very adaptable, resistant to moderate drought and calcareous soils
Planting
- Period : Autumn or spring
- Spacing : 50 cm for mass planting or borders
- Preparation : Enrich soil with compost to support growth
Watering
- After planting : Regular watering during the first year
- Later : Hardy, water only during prolonged drought
Pruning
- When? : After flowering (July)
- How? :
- Open the centre by removing some older branches
- Light pruning to maintain compactness and encourage new flowering
Propagation
- Cuttings : Semi‑ripe cuttings in summer
- Division : Possible in spring on older plants
Garden uses
The Ninebark 'Little Joker'® is ideal for:
- Low borders of shrubs or perennials
- Rock gardens
- Low colourful hedges
- Container growing for terraces and balconies
- Contemporary gardens or urban spaces
Disease protection
- Very resistant to diseases and pests
- No specific treatment required
Growing tips
- Plant in full sun to enhance foliage colour
- Mulch to keep soil moist in summer
- Enrich soil annually with mature compost
- Light yearly pruning to maintain a dense, elegant habit
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Little Joker'®, with its seasonal colour changes and compact size, is perfect for energising small gardens and urban terraces. A hardy, easy and highly decorative shrub!
Features
- Common name : Ninebark Little Joker
- Family : Rosaceae
- Category : shrub
- Spread : 0,50 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : Pinkish white
- Use : isolated - shrubbery - hedge
- Soil : all
- Habit : upright
- Growth : average
- Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
- Enemies : nothing to report
- Possible diseases : resistant to diseases
Expédition & livraison
How does the delivery work?
As soon as you place your order your plants are selected
Each order is processed individually.
Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
Packages are ready to be shipped.
Our delivery methods
Shipping of our plants throughout Europe (except overseas and islands).
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