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TINY WINE®

Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius

'SMNPOTW'

PP#26,749; CBR#5128

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  • Colorful foliage
  • Compact habit
  • Disease resistant
Description

Tiny Wine® ninebark is smaller than others on the market, in terms of both its leaf size and overall habit. This upright cultivar has neat, deep purple foliage and clusters of pink flowers in late spring. It is a very heavy bloomer, which, coupled with its diminutive size, makes quite an impression in the landscape. Resistant to powdery mildew.

Awards
Silver Medal, Plantarium
USDA Zone
3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
3 - 5'
Width
3 - 5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Purple
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, May 1, 2019: Tiny Wine® Physocarpus
  • Grower Sheet: Tiny Wine® Physocarpus Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Tiny Wine® Physocarpus Spec Sheet
  • Benchcard: Tiny Wine® Physocarpus Benchcard
  • Tag: Tiny Wine® Physocarpus Tag
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    • Features: Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Cut flower, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Native, Alkaline soil, Compact

    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, Purple foliage

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

    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, Purple foliage