An exciting, improved Ninebark with neat, compact branching and fine deeply cut, dark crimson-red leaves.  A heavenly hybrid which combines the fine texture and compact branching of Physocarpus ‘Nana’ with the dark foliage of Diabolo.  It requires little pruning.  This native variety has pinkish-white, button-like flowers in mid-summer.  It is very showy and extremely hardy.  Prized as a landscape shrub and as a cut flower.