Physocarpus Summer Wine® Black

Ninebark

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Four-Season Interest
Our Ninebark is ‘dressed to the nines’ in deepest purple-black foliage. Pink buds burst open to reveal flirty blush-white flower clusters along the stems in spring. Intricate peeling strips of bark add texture and winter interest. Physocarpus Summer Wine Black showcases dramatic presence in any landscape. Ninebark is extremely low-maintenance as its natural elegant habit requires little to no pruning. Provide plenty of space with good air circulation. Proven Winners® selections are trialed and tested to be colorful, long blooming, carefree and easy to grow.

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Four-Season Interest
Our Ninebark is ‘dressed to the nines’ in deepest purple-black foliage. Pink buds burst open to reveal flirty blush-white flower clusters along the stems in spring. Intricate peeling strips of bark add texture and winter interest. Physocarpus Summer Wine Black showcases dramatic presence in any landscape. Ninebark is extremely low-maintenance as its natural elegant habit requires little to no pruning. Provide plenty of space with good air circulation. Proven Winners® selections are trialed and tested to be colorful, long blooming, carefree and easy to grow.

Code PHWB

Patent Pending 'SMNPMS'

Plant Type Shrubs

Species opulifolius

Height Tall 5-6'

Spacing Plant 5-6' apart

Bloom Time Late Spring to Early Summer

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Zones 3-8

Soil Type Normal, Clay

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Product

Proven Winners

These varieties have been proven in trials around the world to be vigorous and easy to grow. Best of all, Proven Winners are known to be absolutely covered with vibrant, long-blooming flowers.

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Winter Interest
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Good for Hedge

Physocarpus General Information

Physocarpus are deciduous shrubs with arching branches. An easy-to-grow, all-purpose shrub will adapt to a wide variety of conditions. Spiraea-like flower clusters. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Physocarpus Plant Care

Ninebark is best left unpruned to retain its naturally elegant habit; however; every few years or so in late winter, remove any old wood to the ground to encourage new shoots. Blooms on old wood, so shaping is best done just after flowering, and only if needed. Drought tolerant once established.

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