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Summer Wine® Black Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius 'SMNPMS'
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Specifications
| Plant Characteristics | Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Native, Flowering, Deer-resistant, Clay Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Hedge/Screen, Attracts pollinators, Non-invasive, Disease resistant, Fast-growing, Fragrant |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone | 2a to 8b |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Height | |
| Width | |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
| Preferred Soil | Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Spreading, Upright |
| Blooms In | Spring |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark green, Purple |
| Suitable Space | Indoors, Outdoors |
| Plant Name | Ninebark |
| Botanical Name | |
| Species | |
| Cultivar | |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Does Not Ship To | AK, HI, ID, MT, PR |
Description
Extreme Foliage Summer Wine® Black Ninebark
- The Darkest Ninebark Foliage Available
- Incredible Color
- Sophisticated Accent with Four Seasons of Interest
- Snowy White Clusters of Flowers Attract Butterflies
- Exceptional Cut Flowers
- No Deadheading Required
- Native Ninebark
- Noteworthy Exfoliating Bark
- Compact Version of Diabolo Ninebark
- Use as Screening or Hedge
- Can Be Grown in Extra-Large Containers for Years
- Arching Shrub Needs Little Pruning
- Low-Maintenance
- Disease Resistant Shrub
- Deer Don't Prefer the Taste
Crave delectably dark color that easily turns your landscape into a showpiece? This showy selection is perfect for beginning gardeners. It also works perfectly for those of us who are too busy (or smart!) to fuss with demanding landscape plants.
A fabulous cultivar of native Ninebark, Summer Wine® Black (Physocarpus opulifolius 'SMNPMS' PP# 30,232) offers some of the deepest, boldest color available on the market.
It's very easy to grow, as well! With a compact, naturally arched form, Summer Wine® Black looks incredible all year-long.
Don't you love it when you find a plant that really doesn't need any fuss to look its best all the time?
Proven Winners® team selected this variety for its lush pigment and high performance. They were also impressed at the incredible snowy-white bloom clusters.
These blooms lavishly cover the tips of the branches in springtime. Get ready for the compliments of this contrasting, classy choice.
Snip them for elegant flower arrangement! Don't forget to add the dramatic foliage, as well.
You'll love the rich depth of color delivered by the gorgeous foliage all season. Summer Wine® Black is truly Blackberry-level purple; and it turns heads while holding true into autumn.
Once those cooler nights come on in fall, the leaves burnish into a lovely red-purple for a brilliant display. In wintertime, you'll even have some interest from the famous exfoliating "Ninebark".
Perhaps best of all is the ease of care. Ninebarks are already easy shrubs, and this cultivar is one of the best. Give it plenty of room, and you'll need only prune to renew, never to shape.
Go ahead and make people stare!
The outstanding good looks of Summer Wine® Black Ninebark effortlessly elevate the tone of your garden design. Order yours today!
How to Use Summer Wine® Black Ninebark in the Landscape
These amazing shrubs make the perfect specimen. Use one at the corner of your home, or a pair flanking either side of your outdoor kitchen.
Easy-breezy care, coupled with astonishingly dark foliage and pristine blooms? Use them in your mixed borders, as well.
They make a memorable backdrop for sunny-yellow Groundcover Roses, Daylilies or Black-Eyed Susans. Let them become a dark curtain for an all-white Moon Garden.
Plant them in the ground, or pop them in huge outdoor containers for a fun look. March them along your pool deck or patio for a near-tropical feeling.
Style them anyway you'd like! This shrub can handle a "lot of look" and compliments urban or rustic properties equally as well.
Summer Wine® Black Ninebark is cloaked in saturated foliage all the way to the ground. These shrubs make an excellent privacy screen wherever you need it.
Plant a hedge to shield your patio seating. Try several to block your child's play structure from the street view. Grow them in a pot on your balcony to create a blissfully secure escape.
Plant four feet apart on center to create a solid screen. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Ninebark needs full sun for the darkest color. Provide at least six hours of direct sunlight.
Ensure their planting soil drains quickly after rain. Otherwise, you'll want to plant them in a raised bed.
If you'll keep them in containers, we recommend that you drill additional drainage holes in your container. Elevate it with bricks or clay feet and avoid placing a saucer underneath.
Water Summer Wine® Black Ninebark carefully during its first season. Container-grown plants need supplemental water always. In-ground plants need supplemental water in times of drought.
Prune, if needed, right after the flowers are faded and dried. Don't delay, or you'll risk cutting off the blooms for next year.
Conduct periodic renewal pruning every few years to keep your shrub flowering well. Remove the thickest, oldest stems at ground level and leave young, thin stems in place.
Get deep, rich, mysterious color all season without having to lift a finger. Order your Summer Wine® Black Ninebark today!
Planting & Care
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My Summer Wine Ninebark is officially dead. Too bad because it initially looked great between two other shrubs I planted in our revised front of the house look. By the way, the other shrubs are doing great.
About 6in in a cup
This my third time ordering from Nature Hills. The plants in my first two orders were beautiful and are doing well. The Ninebark in my third order was a disappointment. Despite being in large containers one of them had very little in the way of a root ball. The other was somewhat better but still not the size I would have expected. I'm not sure the one is going to survive, but we'll see.
Beautiful Plant
Summer Wine Ninebark really does have some of the best foliage color you can find in a shrub, so it's great to hear yours arrived in good shape. It should put on a nice show each season as it fills in. Thanks for sharing, Marcia. The Nature Hills Team
Very pleased with quality and size of the Summer Wine Ninebark. Over the years I have used this ninebark for its ability to tie the many maroon leaf trees in my garden together. Just beautiful...form,flower and color such a great shrub!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you are pleased with the quality and size of our Summer Wine Ninebark. We agree that it is a beautiful addition to any garden and we are happy to hear that it has helped tie together the maroon leaf trees in yours.
Thank you for choosing Proven Winners ColorChoice and happy gardening!
Such a healthy, robust shrub! The color is beautiful...just glows!
Debi, thank you again! We’re so glad the Amber Jubilee™ Ninebark is thriving in your garden. Its glowing hues really do bring a magical pop of color! It's fantastic to know the plant arrived healthy and is already making an impression.
Growing with you,
Nature Hills Nursery – Your Trusted Plant Specialists
I ordered four of these with double purple flowers and love them . When they arrived in qt. containers them were about 4 inches tall. By the end of the summer, they were 4 feet tall and full of gorgeous blooms. Best purchase ever!
Hi Joann,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with the First Editions® Amber Jubilee™ Ninebark TREE FORM! We’re thrilled to hear that these charming plants exceeded your expectations, especially starting from those tiny 4-inch tubes to booming with vibrant double purple flowers in just one season. It’s always so gratifying to see our little botanicals thrive and bring beauty to your space!
If you’d like to continue nurturing their growth, a layer of mulch to retain moisture and a balanced fertilizer can help keep your ninebark flourishing for seasons to come. Also, pruning after flowering will encourage healthy new growth and help maintain that lovely form you’re enjoying.
Thanks again for your kind words and enthusiastic support. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever have questions—we’re always here to help your garden bloom brilliantly.
Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts
I ordered four of these with double purple flowers and love them . When they arrived in qt. containers them were about 4 inches tall. By the end of the summer, they were 4 feet tall and full of gorgeous blooms. Best purchase ever!
Dear Joann,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the First Editions® Amber Jubilee™ Ninebark TREE FORM! We’re thrilled to hear how quickly your plants have matured and bloomed, transforming from tiny four-inch starters to stunning, flowering beauties reaching four feet tall. It’s deeply rewarding to know they’ve been such a great addition to your garden and ultimately one of your best purchases.
If you’d like to keep that impressive growth going year after year, be sure to provide them with regular watering during dry spells and a balanced fertilizer in early spring. These minor care tips can help maintain their vibrant blossoms and healthy foliage. Feel free to reach out if you’d like additional ideas on companion plants or pruning tips to shape these lovely shrubs into majestic tree forms.
Thank you again, Joann, for trusting us to bring joy and color to your garden. We’re rooting for your garden always!
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
Very colorful shrub. Mine is only 2 years old and has grown from a small container to over 30''in. tall and 30''in wide with just over 6hrs full sun a day. Didn't expect it with the very clay soil I have in my Iowa lawn.If the first year doesn't display colors very well, don't give up on it. It is ''WELL WORTH'' the wait.My only regret.... is that I didn't buy two.
Hi Bow,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the First Editions® Amber Jubilee™ Ninebark! We’re delighted to hear that your shrub has thrived so beautifully, especially given the challenges of your clay soil and limited sunshine in Iowa. Your patience really paid off, and it’s fantastic to know those vibrant tones have appeared after a bit of time.
If you ever decide to expand your landscape with another Ninebark—or add companion plants that adore similar conditions—consider integrating some organic matter into your soil to help drainage and nutrient availability. Mulching can also keep your roots protected and soil temperature steady, which your shrubs will appreciate.
We appreciate your enthusiasm and feedback immensely! Don’t hesitate to reach out whenever you want tips on soil care, pruning, or picking plants that compliment your flourishing garden.
Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts
Very colorful shrub. Mine is only 2 years old and has grown from a small container to over 30''in. tall and 30''in wide with just over 6hrs full sun a day. Didn't expect it with the very clay soil I have in my Iowa lawn.If the first year doesn't display colors very well, don't give up on it. It is ''WELL WORTH'' the wait.My only regret.... is that I didn't buy two.
Hello Bow-Legged Snake,
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely experience with your First Editions® Amber Jubilee™ Ninebark! We’re thrilled to hear how well your shrub has grown, especially given Iowa’s challenging clay soil and only about 6 hours of full sun daily. Your patience and care have truly paid off, and we love how you mentioned it’s 'WELL WORTH' the wait—such valuable insight for fellow gardeners!
Your success is a great reminder that sometimes plants need an extra season to really reveal their best. For your clay soil, ensuring good drainage with some organic matter like compost or shredded leaf mulch can further encourage healthy rooting and vibrant colors. If you do decide to get another, companion plantings nearby can provide an added horticultural harmony.
Thanks again for your candid and encouraging review. We hope your garden continues to flourish and brings you ongoing enjoyment.
Growing with you,
Nature Hills Nursery – Your Trusted Plant Specialists
