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Spicy Devil Ninebark

Bold Dark Foliage
Spring Flower Clusters
Winter Bark Texture

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Spicy Devil Ninebark

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Spicy Devil Ninebark

Spicy Devil Ninebark is a deciduous ornamental shrub grown for bold foliage, rounded spring flower clusters, and attractive peeling bark. Its colorful leaves and sturdy, multi-stemmed habit make it an eye-catching choice for borders, foundation plantings, informal hedges, and mixed shrub displays.

Why choose Spicy Devil Ninebark?

Choose Spicy Devil Ninebark for season-long foliage contrast and a naturally structured shrub form that brings depth to the landscape. Its dark, warm-toned foliage pairs beautifully with green, gold, and silver plants, while late spring flowers add a softer ornamental accent. This ninebark also contributes winter texture as older stems develop exfoliating bark, giving it appeal beyond the growing season. It works well as a specimen, grouped accent, or easy-care backdrop in sunny garden beds.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Spicy Devil’
Common Name: Spicy Devil Ninebark
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Growth Habit: Upright, rounded, multi-stemmed shrub

Spicy Devil Ninebark Additional Information

Spicy Devil Ninebark offers colorful foliage and multi-season interest in a durable shrub form. In late spring to early summer, rounded clusters of small white to pinkish flowers appear along the stems, creating a bright contrast against the deeper foliage. As flowers fade, small seed capsules may develop and add subtle texture. The leaves hold ornamental value through the growing season before dropping in fall, allowing the plant’s branching structure to show.

Like other ninebarks, Spicy Devil Ninebark is valued for its exfoliating bark, which peels in layers on mature stems and is most noticeable during winter. It can be used in foundation beds, shrub borders, native-inspired plantings, informal screens, and mass plantings. Prune soon after flowering if shaping is needed, since flowers form on older wood. Older shrubs can also be selectively thinned to refresh the plant and highlight its attractive stems.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Spicy Devil Ninebark in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Set the root ball level with the surrounding ground, backfill with native soil, and water thoroughly after planting.

2. Watering: Water consistently during the first growing season to help the roots establish. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially in hot weather or fast-draining soil.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature. Keep mulch pulled slightly away from the main stems.

4. Pruning: Prune shortly after flowering to shape the shrub or remove crossing, damaged, or older stems. For renewal, thin a few of the oldest stems near the base rather than shearing heavily.

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FAQs

How big does Spicy Devil Ninebark get?
Spicy Devil Ninebark is best treated as a medium-sized ornamental shrub. Mature size can vary by growing conditions, but it should be given enough room to develop a rounded, multi-stemmed shape.
When does Spicy Devil Ninebark bloom?
Spicy Devil Ninebark typically blooms in late spring to early summer with rounded clusters of small white to pinkish flowers that contrast nicely with the foliage.
How big does Spicy Devil Ninebark get?
Spicy Devil Ninebark is best treated as a medium-sized ornamental shrub. Mature size can vary by growing conditions, but it should be given enough room to develop a rounded, multi-stemmed shape.

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Lush Foliage
Full Sun
Seasonal

Mature Height	Medium: Up to 4 ft
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Physocarpus opulifolius 'ZLENatalie' PP34,244
Bloom Time	Late Spring, Early Summer
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Rosaceae
Flower Color	Pink, White
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#3 Container, Quart

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Growing Zones 3-7 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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