Amber JubileeAmber Jubilee®® NinebarkNinebark Physocarpus opulifolius Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Jefam’‘Jefam’

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Amber Jubilee® Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Jefam’

A breakthrough hybrid between ‘Diabolo’ and ‘Dart’s Gold’, Amber Jubilee® is unique for it’s ever-changing foliage colours. New growth of Amber Jubilee® takes on shades of orange-red contrasting with the green foliage within. __________________________________________________________________________ Botanical Name: Physocarpus opulifolius 'Jefam' __________________________________________________________________________ Family: Rosaceae __________________________________________________________________________ Common Name: Amber Jubilee® Ninebark __________________________________________________________________________ Origin: A seedling of the cross ‘Diabolo’ x ‘Darts Gold’ selected by Mr. Rick Durand and Dr. Wilbert Ronald of Jeffries Nurseries. __________________________________________________________________________ Hardiness: Zone 2 (Canadian and USDA) __________________________________________________________________________ Growth Rate: A vigorous shrub reaching a mature height of 5-6’ (2 m) and a width of 4’ (1.5 m). __________________________________________________________________________ Description: Amber Jubilee® offers a unique blend of foliage colours including new growth that takes on shades of yellow and orange in summer before turning purple in the fall. Foliage on mature sections of the plant is lime-green. Annual pruning of the stem tips will cause this plant to look its best. __________________________________________________________________________ Culture: Performs best in moderate to full sunshine. It is suited to a wide range of soil types and growing conditions. __________________________________________________________________________ Pest and Disease: No specific problems. __________________________________________________________________________ Landscape Value: Amber Jubilee® is distinct from purple-foliaged ninebarks such as Center Glow®, Coppertina® and Summer Wine®. Its foliage is an improvement over long-time cultivar Dart’s Gold. Amber Jubilee® will be effective as a medium shrub in the landscape, whether massed or planted in small groupings. __________________________________________________________________________ Propagation: Cuttings from established plants. Propagation by First Editions license only. __________________________________________________________________________ Sales Potential: Amber Jubilee® is an exciting new ninebark selection, named in honour of Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Manitoba in July 2010. This new cultivar will be sold under Bailey Nurseries First Editions program commencing in 2013. __________________________________________________________________________ Production: Amber Jubilee® is available from licensed producers. First Editions royalty and marketing fee $1.00 per plant. CPBRAF, USPP 23,177 ______________________________________________________________________________________________

For additional information about Amber Jubilee® Ninebark, contact:

Jeffries Nurseries Ltd. P.O. Box 402, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 3B7

Phone: (204) 857-5288 Fax: (204) 857-2877 www.jeffriesnurseries.com

She’s fantastic, especially with tea and crumpets Amber Jubilee is fit for the Queen with foliage in glowing tones of orange, yellow and gold. A crown of white blooms are produced in

the spring and fall foliage is highlighted with tones of red and purple, making this ninebark the crown jewel over the entire season.

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