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Summer Wine® Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius
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Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Mature Size
Height: 5' - 8'
Spread: 5' - 8'
Height: 1.5m - 2.4m
Spread: 1.5m - 2.4m
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60 - 96 Inches72 - 84 Inches60 - 96 Inches1.5m - 2.4m1.8m - 2.1m1.5m - 2.4m
Features
Easy, durable summer color! An exciting improvement to Ninebark, Summer Wine ninebark, a standout ninebark shrub, combines the fine texture and compact branching of Physocarpus 'Nana' with the dark foliage of Physocarpus Diabolo. Summer Wine is an easy way to introduce wine-colored foliage into the home garden as a bold purple foliage shrub. It is fast-growing and has few, if any, pest problems. Its graceful, arching habit makes this dark foliage shrub very appealing in the landscape. It adds beautiful color and vibrancy to your garden, especially in spring.
In early June, this ninebark shrub blooms with white button-like flowers that accent the leaves nicely on this physocarpus opulifolius plant. Pruning and other maintenance is rarely needed. Use it as a bold accent or part of a mixed border. Summer Wine may even be cut for use in arrangements. This summer wine ninebark is a trouble-free addition to either the home or commercial landscape.
Best SellerFall InterestDrought TolerantNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:TallGarden Height:60 - 96 Inches 1.5m - 2.4mSpacing:72 - 84 Inches 1.8m - 2.1mSpread:60 - 96 Inches 1.5m - 2.4mFlower Colors:PinkFlower Shade:PinkFoliage Colors:PurpleFoliage Shade:Black/PurpleHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Great as a landscape shrub and as a cut flower. Good in groupings and masses, perennial and shrub borders, use in containers (plant in ground in fall). This ninebark shrub works well in larger landscape designs where structure and color are needed for its purple foliage shrub appeal.
This is a tough, adaptable plant that is ideal for difficult sites, making it a dependable physocarpus opulifolius plant for a wide range of growing conditions. Its rich foliage color makes an excellent dark foliage shrub for contrast planting.
Maintenance Notes:Adaptable to difficult situations. Withstands acidic and alkaline soils. Medium moisture is best but can tolerate dry conditions once established, making this summer wine ninebark a resilient landscape option. Prefers open sites with good air circulation. This variety has good resistance to powdery mildew. It is best to avoid regular pruning of ninebarks, which disrupts their naturally elegant habit, especially on a mature dark foliage shrub.
However, if you wish to prune a ninebark shrub selectively, do so immediately after flowering in spring. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application for this physocarpus opulifolius plant. Its foliage continues to provide interest as a standout purple foliage shrub throughout the season.
Consumer Comment:
I bought 5 of these for privacy for my front yard patio. I have had them in for a little over 2 years. I put them in the ground in fall. They did well over a cold Michigan winter. I pinched the tips as directed the first year. The next year I couldn't help but let it go to see the flowers. They were just beautiful. They are white but look pale pink in contrast to the deep purple leaves - they looked like little buttons. I did trim them down twice to control their growth. They grew about 2 feet more this year. They filled out nice and full also. A couple of new branches bloomed again this October. I cannot tell you the compliments I have received.
-C Kaczmarek, MISummer Wine® Physocarpus opulifolius 'Seward' -
5184531213Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
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SGD, Ohio, United States, 1 year ago
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Beautiful flowers and foliage! To keep this one healthy and happy, water lots during the first year.
Jennifer Winship, British Columbia, Canada, 7 years ago -
Really great shrub! I always avoided ninebarks because they get huge; not the case with this one. Beautiful flowers! I get lots of compliments on these shrubs. The dark foliage pairs really well with orange heleniums. Strongly recommend regular waterings during the first year!
Marcus Boucher, British Columbia, Canada, 11 years ago -
This is an excellent shrub. Not only is it pretty in bloom it is also lovely when not in bloom. Also- it survived moving to our new house, and my landscaper told me it would do fine in a raised bed above a retaining wall where there is less water available. He told me I would never have to worry about a ninebark in this tough situation. I look forward to it's regrowth since I had to severely prune it to move it and eventually cascading over the wall. Right now it is quite alive after the move and a winter, which is more than I can say for 2 other large shrub/ trees I moved.
karen, 13 years ago -
This is a beautiful shrub. Absolutely gorgeous when in bloom. It thrives as a foundation planting with less than ideal sun and water.
linda dukeman, 14 years ago -
deb, 14 years ago
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I live in eastern Oregon and we usually have frost as late as the end of May. The Summerwine has weathered our cold, wet , and extremely hot weather conditions. In fact, it is a no fuss plant that has excelled on its growth and flowers.
Irene, 14 years ago -
Beautiful shrubs! Watered them the first summer regularly, as directed. Once they take root, they only need watering during very dry times. Filled in a bare spot, making a very nice "screen." We don't cut them back so they are now about 6' in 3 yrs .
Russell Studebaker, New Jersey, United States, 14 years ago -
Excellent dark foliage and amazing bugundy in the Autumn !
Joy O'Connor, Ontario, Canada, 14 years ago -
Beautiful shrub! :)
Diane, Illinois, United States, 14 years ago
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