Little Devil™ Ninebark 1 Live Flowering Shrub, 3 Gallon Pot – Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Donna May’

Little Devil™ Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Donna May’) is a compact, deciduous ornamental shrub valued for its deep burgundy foliage, delicate white-pink flowers, and naturally upright growth habit. This dwarf selection of eastern ninebark brings rich foliage color and attractive texture to smaller landscapes, urban gardens, foundation plantings, and mixed shrub borders.

During the growing season, Little Devil™ Ninebark displays narrow, dark burgundy leaves along slender, upright branches. In June, clusters of small, button-like white to pale pink flowers appear, creating a striking contrast against the dark foliage. Its compact branching habit provides a tidy appearance, making it useful for low ornamental hedges, specimen plantings, and smaller garden spaces.

Little Devil™ Ninebark performs best in full sun to partial shade and adapts to a variety of well-drained garden soils. It generally requires minimal pruning to maintain its natural shape. As a deciduous shrub, it loses its foliage during winter, revealing its branching structure. Its compact form and colorful leaves provide seasonal interest without requiring extensive shaping.

Each order includes 1 live Little Devil™ Ninebark supplied in a 3-gallon nursery container (G3).

Approx. 15 inches tall at time of shipping.

Shipping Size

• Quantity: 1 Live Little Devil™ Ninebark Plant

• Container Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot (G3)

• Shipping Height: Approx. 15 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Ornamental Shrub

• Flower Color: White to Pale Pink

• Flower Form: Small, Button-Like Clusters

• Foliage Color: Deep Burgundy

• Foliage Characteristics: Narrow, Finely Textured Leaves

• Growth Habit: Compact, Upright, Bushy

• Bloom Season: June

• Seasonal Appearance: Deciduous; Leafless During Winter Dormancy

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Quantity: 1 Live Little Devil™ Ninebark Plant

• Container Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot (G3)

• Shipping Height: Approx. 15 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Common Name: Little Devil Ninebark

• Scientific Name: Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Donna May’

• Cultivar: Donna May

• Trade Name: Little Devil™

• Plant Type: Deciduous Ornamental Flowering Shrub

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Growth Habit: Compact, Upright, Bushy

• Foliage Color: Deep Burgundy

• Foliage Characteristics: Narrow, Finely Textured Leaves

• Flower Color: White to Pale Pink

• Flower Form: Button-Like Flower Clusters

• Bloom Season: June

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 3–7

• Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Preference: Well-Drained Soil; Adaptable to Various Soil Types

• Water Requirements: Moderate During Establishment; Low to Moderate Once Established

• Maintenance: Naturally Compact Habit; Minimal Pruning Generally Required

• Landscape Uses: Urban Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Small Garden Borders, Low Ornamental Hedges, and Mixed Shrub Beds

• Ornamental Interest: Deep Burgundy Foliage and Contrasting White-Pink Flowers

• Seasonal Habit: Deciduous

• Winter Appearance: May Be Dormant, Leafless, or Recently Pruned

Live Little Devil™ Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Donna May’), natural root system, nursery growing medium, 3-gallon nursery container.