Ninebark - Honeycomb - 8"

Ninebark - Honeycombis a stunning addition to any garden, prized for its vibrant golden foliage and adaptable nature that elevates landscape designs with year-round interest. This compact shrub delivers brilliant color throughout the growing season, making it ideal for borders, mixed beds, and modern landscape features. Its honey-hued leaves contrast beautifully with darker plants, while the delicate white spring blooms attract pollinators and add seasonal charm. Ninebark - Honeycomb thrives in a variety of conditions, is highly disease-resistant, and offers easy maintenance for gardeners seeking both beauty and resilience. Its exfoliating bark adds unique winter appeal, ensuring your outdoor spaces remain attractive in every season. With reliable hardiness and low water requirements, this plant is perfect for creating vibrant, sustainable gardens in cold climates or challenging sites.

Key Features

• Brilliant golden foliage provides year-round color and visual interest.
• Compact growth habit is ideal for borders and small spaces.
• White spring flowers attract pollinators and enhance biodiversity.
• Exfoliating bark adds striking winter texture to the garden.
• Highly disease-resistant and low-maintenance for easy gardening.
• Thrives in cold climates and adapts well to various soil conditions.

Plant Care Instructions

1. Light Requirements:
   Prefers full sun for at least 6 hours daily but can tolerate partial shade.
2. Watering:
   Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering; once established, Ninebark - Honeycomb is drought-tolerant.
3. Soil Type:
   Thrives in well-draining loamy or sandy soil. Amend with compost if soil is heavy or poorly drained.
4. Temperature & Hardiness Zone:
   Hardy to Zone 3b; protect from frost when temperatures drop below -5°C.
5. Fertilizer:
   Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer to encourage healthy growth.
6. Pruning & Maintenance:
   Prune after flowering to shape and remove old wood. Minimal maintenance is required beyond occasional shaping.
7. Special Notes:
   Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and insulate roots during winter. No special overwintering required in Zone 3b.