This One Shrub Brings Year-Round Color and Wildlife to Small Spaces – 5 Steps to Growing Ninebark in Pots

The white flowers of a Ninebark Diable D'Or 'Mindia' bloom against the dark purple foliage.

If you are after a native shrub that you can grow in containers to put on a dazzling year-round show, plus attract pollinators, then look no further than ninebark (Physocarpus). We reveal the key factors for growing ninebark in containers successfully so you can enjoy healthy shrubs and stunning displays.

Compact varieties of ninebark are perfect for containers and can offer dramatic foliage, gorgeous dome-shaped flowers, and the shrub’s striking peeling bark. Picking smaller varieties is key to perfecting ninebark in containers, along with the right pot, location, and keeping on top of watering and feeding the shrubs.