Ninebark, 2 gal, Panther®

Ninebark, 2 gal, Panther®With sleek black foliage and stems, Panther Ninebark is the ultimate contrast option for your outdoor space. Small pink blooms accent the stunning foliage in the summer. Plant it next to brightly colored selections for a design that commands fierce stares from guests to your garden or patio. Its smaller size and durability make it a unique, easy to grow selection for modern landscapes. A Bloomin' Easy variety. Attributes Type: Deciduous Shrub Growth

With sleek black foliage and stems, Panther® Ninebark is the ultimate contrast option for your outdoor space. Small pink blooms accent the stunning foliage in the summer. Plant it next to brightly colored selections for a design that commands fierce stares from guests to your garden or patio. Its smaller size and durability make it a unique, easy to grow selection for modern landscapes. A Bloomin' Easy® variety.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5ft.)
Mature Spread: 1 - 1.25m (3 - 4ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Pale pink
Flowering Time: June - July
Foliage Colour: Nearly black
Fruit: Ornamental brown-red berries

Care

General Maintenance: Prune by one third in late winter. Clip spent flowers after bloom.
Light: Full sun to partial sun. Best leaf colour in full sun.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Requires less water when established.
Soil: Very adaptable to both dry and moist locations. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.