Summer Wine®

Ninebark

Physocarpus

opulifolious

An exciting improvement to Ninebark, Summer Wine® combines the fine texture and compact branching of Physocarpus ‘Nana’ with the dark foliage of Physocarpus Diabolo®. Smaller than other ninebark varieties, SUMMER WINE is an easy way to introduce wine colored foliage into the home garden. It is fast growing and has few, if any, pest problems. It's graceful, arching habit makes if very appealing in the landscape. It adds beautiful color and vibrancy to your garden, especially in spring. In early June it blooms with white button-like flowers that accent the leaves nicely. Pruning and other maintenance is rarely needed. Use it as a bold accent or part of a mixed border. SUMMER WINE may even be cut for use in arrangements. This is a trouble-free addition to either the home or commercial landscape.

Consumer Comment:
I bought 5 of these for privacy for my front yard patio. I have had them in for a little over 2 years. I put them in the ground in fall. They did well over a cold Michigan winter. I pinched the tips as directed the first year. The next year I couldn't help but let it go to see the flowers. They were just beautiful. They are white but look pale pink in contrast to the deep purple leaves – they looked like little buttons. I did trim them down twice to control their growth. They grew about 2 feet more this year. They filled out nice and full also. A couple of new branches bloomed again this October. I cannot tell you the compliments I have received.
C Kaczmarek, MI

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