Physocarpus Center Glow (Center Glow Ninebark)

Description:

NativeToughQuick, dense growerLeaves emerge yellowish-green and darken to reddish-purpleAttracts birds and other garden crittersPink flowers early JuneTolerant of poor, infertile soilsAttractive as a specimen or in border plantings

An incredible mix of toughness and beauty, this new selection of a tried and true native will enhance your landscape with very little effort from you, other than putting it in the ground! 'Center Glow' grows quickly and densely with foliage color that will keep your attention throughout the growing season as leaves emerge a glowing yellowish-green and then darken to a stunning reddish-purple, providing a color contrast that is impossible to ignore. Leaves are tightly packed on its bulky, round form providing protection and nesting for a wide array of birds and garden critters. Its early June, wide, flattened heads of small, white tinged pink flowers are an abundant nectar source for native insects. 'Center Glow' is pest free, tolerant of very poor, infertile soils and makes an abundantly attractive specimen, or can be used in groups to create a stunning border planting.

Hardiness Zone 2-8Height 7-8 ftSpread 8-9 ft