Ninebark, Darts Gold #3
Ninebark Dart’s Gold
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'
Height: Typically 4–6 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 4–6 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 4–6 feet apart for full coverage
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Deciduous
Native to United States
Description
Ninebark Dart’s Gold is a bold, vibrant shrub that delivers stunning color and structure throughout the seasons. Its bright golden-yellow foliage emerges fresh in spring, creating a striking contrast against deeper greens in the landscape. As summer progresses, the leaves transition to a softer yellow-green, while clusters of delicate white to pale pink flowers bloom, adding a fresh splash of seasonal interest. In fall, the foliage takes on warm golden hues before dropping to reveal its signature peeling bark, which provides textural beauty through the winter months. With its tidy, rounded form and dynamic color shifts, this ninebark is an outstanding choice for mixed borders, foundation plantings, or as a statement shrub.
General Care
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to part sun
- Watering: Once established, water occasionally, ensuring soil remains evenly moist but well-drained
- Mulching: Apply a 2-inch layer of mulch to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
- Pruning: Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed or remove older branches in late winter to encourage fresh growth
With its brilliant golden foliage, striking seasonal changes, and unique exfoliating bark, Ninebark Dart’s Gold is a magnificent addition to the landscape, offering year-round visual interest and effortless beauty.
