Woody shrub with wonderfully lush, deep purple foliage, contrasted with clusters of white to blush pink pom pom blooms in summer. Great statement plant. Grows to about 1.5m. It will grow in warm and cold areas, sun or shade.
Physocarpus or 'Ninebarks' are deciduous shrubs, easy to grow and tough. they are suited to all soil types but do like good drainage. Because they tolerate a wide range of conditions this is a good shrub for more difficult areas such as banks or dry areas (once well established). They look great partnered with other colourful shrubs or mixed in a perennial border where the richly coloured foliage will fit with many colour schemes bringing interest and height to act as a foil for other smaller plants.