Physocarpus opulifolius (Ninebark)
Color Name: Summer Wine® Black
This physocarpus is dressed to the nines. Ninebark, that is - because Summer Wine Black has the darkest, most dramatic foliage yet. With its rich, saturated color and versatile habit, it's the ideal choice for accentuating your home's exterior. Spring brings white flower clusters to contrast with the nearly black foliage. Upright stems and small foliage gives a fine textural effect.
Growing Tips: Though physocarpus can grow in part shade, flowering, foliage color, and disease resistance is best with a minimum of six hours of sun. Physocarpus is amenable to pruning and recovers from it quickly; however, frequent cutting back may cause the plant to develop an odd habit.
Soil: Extremely adaptable to soil pH and moisture levels.
Pruning: To best enjoy its naturally graceful habit, avoid habitual cutting back. If required, prune after flowering or thin out oldest stems in late winter/early spring. May benefit from periodic rejuvenation pruning.
Uses: Foundation plantings; mixed borders; specimen; hedging; landscaping.
Photo courtesy of Spring Meadow, Inc.
This physocarpus is dressed to the nines. Ninebark, that is - because Summer Wine Black has the darkest, most dramatic foliage yet. With its rich, saturated color and versatile habit, it's the ideal choice for accentuating your home's exterior. Spring brings white flower clusters to contrast with the nearly black foliage. Upright stems and small foliage gives a fine textural effect.
Growing Tips: Though physocarpus can grow in part shade, flowering, foliage color, and disease resistance is best with a minimum of six hours of sun. Physocarpus is amenable to pruning and recovers from it quickly; however, frequent cutting back may cause the plant to develop an odd habit.
Soil: Extremely adaptable to soil pH and moisture levels.
Pruning: To best enjoy its naturally graceful habit, avoid habitual cutting back. If required, prune after flowering or thin out oldest stems in late winter/early spring. May benefit from periodic rejuvenation pruning.
Uses: Foundation plantings; mixed borders; specimen; hedging; landscaping.
Photo courtesy of Spring Meadow, Inc.
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Flower Color: White Shades Foliage Color: Black/Purple Shades
Height: 5 to 6 Feet Spread: 5 to 6 Feet Hardy in Zone: 4, 5, 6 |
Blooms: Late Spring / Early Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Native  Container Mass Planting Landscapes Cut Flower or Foilage Easy to Grow Drought Tolerant Colorful Foliage Border Specimen Plant
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Attracts
Butterflies
