Common ninebark 'Monlo'

Physocarpus opulifolius

How to grow Common ninebark 'Monlo'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Water deeply about once/month.

Monlo likes a position of full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Monlo is generally regarded as a very hardy plant, so this plant will tend to go dormant over the long winter months. Monlo needs a soil ph of 6.0 to 8.0 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Monlo from seed

Transplanting Monlo

Plant in full sun for best color but will tolerate a variety of conditions. To control size and preserve the fountain shape of big old shrubs, can prune about 1/3 of branches to the ground each year after bloom. If a full bodied look is desired, prune back individual branches of younger shrubs back by 1/3 just after flowering.

Monlo is very hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Monlo

Other Names for Common ninebark 'Monlo'

Purple ninebark, Diabolo, Diablo