The colouring on this plant is quite remarkable making it one of my favorite garden specimens.
I can remember planting a number of these shrubs in several different yards when they were new on the market about twenty years ago. They have all survived the unpredictable southeastern Alberta climate (and that's no mean feat).
Not shown here but...the name "ninebark" refers to the way the plant sheds thin strips of bark that curl into shapes resembling the number 9.
And now the fine print: Coppertina® is a registered trademark of Proven Winners North America LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Only the plant name is a trademark, not the plant itself. That means anyone can take cuttings and grow a new plant...but those new plants can't be called Coppertina®. And that's just fine with me. The cuttings I've grown have been christened "Coperetta..." like an Italian operetta and just as colourful.
Photographed in Medicine Hat, Alberta on July 19, 2021.
Nice! I don't think I've ever seen this plant. Cool name too.
ReplyDeleteThere are several varieties of ninebarks ranging from bright lime green to black/purple shades. They make nice accent plants.
DeleteCurious to know - is the leaf colour like this all the time or does it change in the fall? Interesting plant and one I'm not familiar with.
ReplyDeleteIt's the newer leaves that have the most significant and eye-catching colours. All ninebarks turn yellow in the fall.
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