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Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA

GINGER WINE®

Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius

'SMNPOBLR'

PP#28,695; CBR#5939

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Ginger Wine ninebark burgundy and orange foliage in the landscape Close up of red Ginger Wine Physocarpus blooms Close up of purple tinted Ginger Wine Physocarpus foliage Close up of red and yellow Ginger Wine ninebark foliage YouTube video describing the plant shown on this page
  • Outstanding color
  • Disease resistant
  • Adaptable
Description

Stand out from the crowd! Ginger Wine® ninebark is imbued with truly exceptional color: rich hues of orange red in spring and fall, and sparkling burgundy in summer. Large white flowers in late spring give way to bright red seed-heads. Sturdy stems and a compact upright habit make this an excellent plant in the container and the landscape. In our trials, it has demonstrated excellent mildew resistance. Native to North America.

USDA Zone
3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
5 - 6'
Width
5 - 6'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Red
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

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.

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.

  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week April 23, 2020
  • Spec Sheet: Ginger Wine® Physocarpus Spec Sheet
  • Benchcard: Ginger Wine® Physocarpus Benchcard
  • Tag: Ginger Wine® Physocarpus Tag
  • Grower Sheet: Ginger Wine® Physocarpus Grower Sheet
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    • Features: Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Cut flower, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Native, Alkaline soil

    Filters: Botanical genus: Physocarpus, Common name: Ninebark, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Red foliage

    Features: Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Cut flower, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Native, Alkaline soil

    Filters: Botanical genus: Physocarpus, Common name: Ninebark, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Red foliage