Description
Bring spring to summer interest to your garden with Physocarpus ‘Amber Jubilee’. Amber Jubilee is a ninebark with leaves in glowing shades of orange, amber and gold, turning deeper red-purple in autumn. White flowers appear in early summer.
Physocarpus, ninebark, is an easy, tough shrub with colourful foliage and clusters of small flowers in early summer. Its peeling bark adds winter interest.
Key features of Physocarpus ‘Amber Jubilee’
- Plant type: Deciduous shrub
- Season of interest: Spring to summer
- Look: Leaves in shades of orange, amber and gold
- Height and spread: 1.5m x 1.2m
- Position: Full sun for the best leaf colour
- Soil: Any well-drained soil
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
- Supplied in: 3L pot
- Best for: foliage contrast, mixed borders, low-maintenance planting, foliage colour
Why choose Physocarpus ‘Amber Jubilee’?
- Orange and gold foliage
- White early summer flowers
- Red-purple autumn colour
Where to plant Physocarpus ‘Amber Jubilee’
Physocarpus ‘Amber Jubilee’ grows best in full sun for the best leaf colour, in any well-drained soil. It is a good choice for foliage contrast, and also works well for mixed borders, low-maintenance planting and foliage colour. Pair it with perennials and grasses for contrast.
How to plant Physocarpus ‘Amber Jubilee’
Water the plant well in its pot an hour before planting. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, loosen the soil at the base, and mix in some garden compost. Set the plant at the same level it sat in the pot, backfill, firm gently and water in thoroughly.
How to care for Physocarpus ‘Amber Jubilee’
Water in the first year. Prune after flowering; very tough and easy. Prune after flowering. Powdery mildew can appear in dry spells.
Growing Physocarpus ‘Amber Jubilee’ in a pot
Grows in pots. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.
Grown in the UK, for UK gardens
We grow our plants ourselves at St Annes in North West England. Raised outdoors and under cover in UK conditions, they are acclimatised, well rooted and ready to plant on arrival. This Physocarpus ‘Amber Jubilee’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.
Frequently asked questions
How big does Physocarpus ‘Amber Jubilee’ grow?
Physocarpus ‘Amber Jubilee’ typically reaches 1.5m x 1.2m, depending on position, soil and pruning.
When does Physocarpus ‘Amber Jubilee’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is spring to summer, when it shows leaves in shades of orange, amber and gold.
Is Physocarpus ‘Amber Jubilee’ hardy?
Fully hardy.
How do I prune Physocarpus ‘Amber Jubilee’?
Prune after flowering.
Why is it called ninebark?
Its peeling bark appears in layers.
Add Physocarpus ‘Amber Jubilee’ to your basket today and enjoy spring to summer interest in your garden.


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