ninebark 'Nugget'

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Nugget' is a deciduous, suckering shrub with peeling bark.White flower clusters are borne in early summer. Fresh foliage is yellow, tinged with red, maturing to a golden yellow

ninebark 'Nugget'

Scientific classification

Species
ninebark 'Nugget' (Physocarpus opulifolius 'Nugget')
Genus
Physocarpus
Family
Rosaceae
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Toxicity
Shrubs
Plant type
1.5-2.5 metres
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Suckering
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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ninebark 'Nugget'

Distribution of ninebark 'Nugget'

Distribution map

Distribution of the original taxon: Physocarpus opulifolius
  • Native
  • Introduced
  • Cultivated

Source:WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries:WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of ninebark 'Nugget'

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ninebark 'Nugget' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Cut flowered growth back to strong young shoots below, removing up to a fifth of old stems near the base each year. Prune immediately after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or pot up rooted suckers in autumn or spring

Growing

Grows best in acidic, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil. Chlorosis may occur if grown in shallow chalky soil. Prefers full sun

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Pests

Generally pest-free

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