Ginger Wine^® Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius

Exposure

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Flower Season

Spring
Summer
Fall

Mature Size

Height

60 - 72"

Spread

60 - 72"

This plant is hardy in zones 3 - 7

Zones are based on the lowest average temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If your zone is equal to or higher than the zone listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.

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Spring to autumn color, without lifting a finger!
Ginger Wine^{^®} ninebark expands the color palette for these easy care, native flowering shrubs. Spring foliage emerges a sunny orange color and matures to sparkling burgundy. Clusters of white flowers cover the plant in late spring, and these age to attractive red seed heads. This disease-resistant shrub does best in full sun locations and cooler climates.
Top reasons to grow Ginger Wine^{^®} ninebark:
Colorful from spring through fall
Native to North America
Very low maintenance: no pruning or deadheading required
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Foliage Interest

Fall Interest

Deadheading Not Necessary

Drought Tolerant

Native to North America
Characteristics

Plant Type:
Shrub

Shrub Type:
Deciduous

Height Category:
Medium

Garden Height:
60 - 72 Inches

Spacing:
60 - 72 Inches

Spread:
60 - 72 Inches

Flower Colors:
Pink

Flower Colors:
White

Foliage Colors:
Orange

Foliage Colors:
Purple

Foliage Colors:
Red

Foliage Shade:
Purple-red

Habit:
Upright

Container Role:
Thriller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:
Sun

Maintenance Category:
Easy

Blooms On:
Old Wood

Bloom Time:
Early Summer

Bloom Time:
Late Spring

Hardiness Zones:
3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Water Category:
Low

Uses:
Border Plant

Uses:
Container

Uses:
Cut Flower

Uses:
Good for Screening

Uses:
Landscape

Uses:
Mass Planting

Uses:
Specimen or Focal Point

Maintenance Notes:

With its naturally graceful, arching habit, ninebarks are best left unpruned. Take its relatively large size into account when siting this plant. It makes an especially nice backdrop for other plantings. Plant in full sun for the best looks and performance.

Fun Facts:

The name "ninebark" derives from the peeling mature bark, which makes it look like there are multiple layers of bark on the plant.

Ginger Wine^® Physocarpus opulifolius 'SMNPOBLR' USPP 28,695, Can 5,939
3 Reviews
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I planted mine in 2017, it has grown nicely and has had no problems.The foliage stands out in my garden and I am looking forward to seeing blooms on it next year

Jennifer Winship

British Columbia

Canada

1 year ago
Outstanding My favorite plant, I recommend to others all the time and explain the reasons why I like it so much.

Another mildew mess. We have so many Physocarpus on the market now that have mildew problems, why are a we adding another?

Stephen Raven

Alberta

Canada

1 year ago
Unsatisfied Did not survive, inferior performance or did not bloom well - won't grow again.

Another mildew mess. We have so many Physocarpus on the market now that have mildew problems, why are a we adding another?

Stephen Raven

Alberta

Canada

1 year ago
Unsatisfied Did not survive, inferior performance or did not bloom well - won't grow again.

Ginger Wine® Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius

This plant is hardy in zones 3 - 7

My Current Zone

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Characteristics

Plant Needs

3 Reviews

Ginger Wine^® Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius