Description
Summer Wine® Ninebark is a compact, easy-care shrub that thrives in Massachusetts gardens. Its deep wine-red foliage emerges in spring and matures to a rich reddish-purple, creating a stunning contrast with the delicate white flowers that bloom in late spring. As fall approaches, the leaves transition to a vibrant red, adding seasonal interest to any landscape.
This hardy ninebark variety features intriguing peeling bark and showy red seed capsules from early to mid-fall. Its multi-stemmed, rounded form and fine-textured foliage make it an excellent choice for mixed borders or foundation plantings. Summer Wine® Ninebark flourishes in full sun and well-drained soil, offering long-lasting beauty with minimal maintenance.
Each plant comes in a #2 (2 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Physocarpus opulifolius 'Seward'
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: a couple of times per week while getting established in the summer, less after
Soil: well draining soil
Zone: 2 – 8
Plant Shape: rounded
Plant Type: multi-stemmed deciduous shrub
Mature Size: height (6') , width (6')
Blooming Season: flowers late spring – early summer
Growth Rate: medium
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