Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius
Family: Rosaceae
Ninebark grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers adaptable, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low to moderate once established.
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How to Grow Ninebark
Ninebark growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Adaptable, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Low to moderate once established water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Ninebark as 30-90 days after cold stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years to mature flowering size.
Plant Overview
Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) is listed in the Rosaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial deciduous shrub life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0306
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial deciduous shrub
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Ninebark is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate once established. The database soil reference is Adaptable, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 2-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 2-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Adaptable, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Low to moderate once established
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days after cold stratification and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years to mature flowering size. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days after cold stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years to mature flowering size
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.