Ninebarks are fantastic shrubs, bringing both colour and texture to the garden. Physocarpus 'Diabolo' is an excellent example, with rich chocolate-purple foliage and clusters of white flowers, flushed with pink, abundantly dotted above the leaves in summer.

Easy to grow and exceptionally hardy, it provides long-lasting colour throughout the season and makes a striking addition to mixed borders and wildlife-friendly gardens.

Leaf colour: Chocolate red

Type: Deciduous

Aspect: Full sun or partial shade

Soil type: Sand, clay or loam

Pot size: 7.5 litre