Physocarpus 'Summer Wine'
$72.00 / 3G PW
Ninebark ·
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Description
Physocarpus 'Summer Wine', commonly known as Ninebark, is a woody landscape shrub valued for its white to pale pink flowers. It typically matures 4–8 feet tall and 4–8 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in average, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is cultivated selection derived from Physocarpus opulifolius, native to eastern and central North America. Its flowers can provide seasonal forage for bees and other beneficial insects. In the landscape, it works well in specimen plantings, mixed borders, and foundation plantings. Good siting and appropriate moisture help maintain its best form through the season.
Benefits
Builds the middle layer of the garden, adding structure between perennials and trees. Creates an early-season lift after winter with fresh color and growth. Brings more movement to the garden by drawing butterflies and other pollinators. Offers native-plant character in a garden-friendly selected form.
Features
White to pink flowers late spring; copper to burgundy foliage fall color; matures about 4 - 8 ft tall
Usage/Use
Native shrub border, hedge, pollinator shrub
Native Range
Cultivated selection derived from Physocarpus opulifolius, native to eastern and central North America
| Physocarpus 'Summer Wine' | |
| Ninebark | |
| 'Summer Wine | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part sun with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained, amended garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| Yes |
| 3 - 8 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 3–8; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 7 | |
| 4 - 8 ft | |
| 4 - 8 ft | |
| Wide | |
| 4 - 8 ft |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Late Spring | |
| None | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Butterflies | |
| Woodland Edge of Savanna | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Shrubs | |
| Upright | |
| Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Low | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |