Ninebark 'Savannah Sunset'

A.V.K. Nursery Holdings Inc.

$44.99
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Experience a daily "sunset" in your garden with this extraordinary colour-shifting shrub. Its crinkled, maple-like leaves unfurl in a vibrant, citrusy orange before transitioning into shades of golden-yellow and lush green. As the air cools, the entire plant transforms again into a rich tapestry of deep reds and maroons, ensuring your landscape stays vibrant from the first bud of spring to the last leaf of autumn.

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Plant Details

Mature Size:

4.5' H x 3.5' W

Zone:

3-7

Watering:

Medium

Foliage Type:

Deciduous

Growth Rate:

Fast

Light:

Full Sun/Partial Shade

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Savannah Sunset Ninebark, Common Ninebark, Atlantic Ninebark

Scientific Name:

Physocarpus opulifolius 'LP1'

Type:

Ornamental Flowering Shrub

Growth Details:

Mature Size: 4–5 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide.

Growth Habit/Form: Compact, upright-rounded, and slightly arching.

Growth Rate: Fast (approx. 12–18 inches per year).

Longevity: Approximately 30 years.

Environmental Needs:

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil Preferences: Not particular, but prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soil.

Soil Tolerance: Highly adaptable to clay, rocky, or poor soils.

Watering: Requires regular watering until established; highly drought-tolerant thereafter.

Special Features:

Highly mildew resistant; native North American species; fast-growing; attracts pollinators; deer-resistant.

Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

Bloom: Showy, flat-topped clusters of small white to pale pink flowers in late spring (mid-June).

Fall Colour: Outstanding transformation to deep burgundy and maroon.

Bark: Decorative peeling/exfoliating tan bark provides winter texture.

Fruit: Subtle reddish capsules/seed heads appearing in early fall.

Garden Value:

Perfect as a vibrant focal point, for mass plantings, or as a compact, informal hedge. Its unique texture and shifting colours make it an excellent "colour engine" for sunny garden beds.

Wildlife & Human Value:

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies with nectar-rich blooms.

Human: Provides multi-season architectural interest, privacy in small spaces, and cut stems for floral arrangements.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

Best planted in a sheltered or open sunny location. For hedging, space 2.5 feet apart; for individual specimens, space 4–5 feet apart.

Care:

Light: Thrives in full sun (at least 6 hours) for the best leaf colour.

Moisture: Very adaptable; can handle dry to moist locations once established.

Maintenance & Fertilization: Low maintenance; apply a slow-release, all-purpose fertilizer in early spring.

Tolerances:

Drought, urban pollution, erosion, clay soil, and rocky soil

Tips For Success:

Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed. Mulch to retain moisture during its first two growing seasons. It is also well-suited for large outdoor containers as a "thriller" element.

Fruit Profile