Physocarpus Summer Wine® Black

PHWB 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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Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.

Four-Season Interest

Plant Type Shrubs

Height Tall 5-6'

Spacing Plant 5-6' apart

Bloom Time Late Spring to Early Summer

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Growing Zones

3-8

Soil Type Normal, Clay

Water Needs Medium

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

Special Features

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

Botanical Name

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Summer Wine® Black' (Pending 'SMNPMS')

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.

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.

All potted plant material is restricted from shipping to Idaho

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.