Plant Identifier
Ninebark 'Summer Wine'

Ninebark 'Summer Wine'

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Summer Wine'

Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)Native: The genus Physocarpus is native to North America and northeastern Asia. 'Summer Wine' is a cultivated hybrid (Physocarpus opulifolius 'Summer Wine').Identified: Jul 30, 2025

A deciduous shrub characterized by its dark purple or burgundy foliage, which provides a striking contrast to its clusters of small, white to pale pink flowers that appear in late spring to early summer. The flowers typically form globe-like or flattened clusters, and they are followed by red berries in the fall. The plant has an upright, spreading habit.

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Care instructions

Prefers full sun to partial shade. Thrives in well-drained soil, tolerating a range of soil types from clay to sand. Once established, it is fairly drought tolerant. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness, removing up to one-third of the oldest stems to promote new growth. Generally pest and disease resistant.