Re: ninebark "Diabolo"
Hello Lynn,
Went through the same thing late this summer. We purchased 3 of the Ninebark
"Diabolo" in 3 gallon size and 3 of the gold leaf form. Never have I received so
much conflicting information, so much "well, ..... I suppose....., maybe.... it
all depends"
We used them in landscaping around the house and potting shed. In both
positions they are where they will receive as much light as possible without
sitting in full sun. If planted in full sun in this area I feel they are going to
need extra moisture... but that is my uneducated guess from all I heard about this
shrub. I am told that once you get it established it takes an atom bomb to get it
back out. Hopefully we will get most of the leaf color, if not all. We shall see.
Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Lynn Barbee <msgardens@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: [SG] ninebark "Diabolo"
> I bought a gallon size ninebark "Diabolo" last summmer for $5; a souvenir of
> my trip to Minnesota. I have heard so much conflicting info on its
> sun/shade requirements. Is it another plant that would have better color
> with some sun? Right now I have it where it will get morning sun, but it is
> still small enough to move easily this spring. Also, the spot where it is
> will probably get shadier as the years go by. Lynn
