Monrovia Petite Plum Ninebark
Best compact shrub for small gardens needing year round color.
A compact, mounded shrub that brings deep, dramatic color to the landscape with its rich burgundy foliage. It offers a perfect balance of seasonal beauty, featuring spring blooms that invite pollinators while maintaining a tidy, manageable form throughout the year.
$59.99
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Who it's for
- Urban gardeners with limited planting space
- Homeowners seeking high-impact visual interest
- Busy homeowners wanting a beautiful but effortless landscape
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in damp or stagnant climates
- Landscapers needing immediate privacy or height
- Planters with high-pH or chalky soil types
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Deep burgundy foliage offers dramatic, high-contrast color throughout the growing season.
Maintenance Ease
Compact growth habit significantly reduces the need for frequent, aggressive pruning.
Space Efficiency
Perfectly scaled for smaller garden beds, containers, or tight urban landscapes.
Hardiness Reliability
Robust performance in Zone 3 ensures survival through harsh, cold winters.
Pollinator Appeal
Spring blooms provide a reliable, nectar-rich resource for local butterfly populations.
Structural Versatility
Adaptable form works equally well as a hedge, border, or accent.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Physocarpus opulifolius 'POIPD2'
Mature Height
5 feet
Mature Spread
4 feet
Bloom Season
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Burgundy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Form
Compact
Attracts Pollinators
Yes (Butterflies)
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