Ginger Wine® Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius 'SMNPOBLR'

Proven Winners®

Ginger Wine Ninebark Transforms from Fiery Orange to Deep Burgundy Throughout the Season
Cold Hardy: Thrives in Zones 3-7
Grows 6 ft Tall and Wide
Native, Pollinator-Friendly - Attracts Bees and Butterflies
Showy Pink, White Blooms From Late Spring to Early Summer

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Quart Container #3 Container

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Provide at least six hours of direct sun daily to maintain the deep orange and burgundy leaf tones. While it tolerates partial shade, the foliage color will shift toward green and the white flower clusters will be less dense.
Soil: This shrub thrives in well-drained soil but is famously adaptable to various types. If you have heavy clay, mix in organic compost at planting time to improve drainage, or use a layer of wood mulch to help sandy soils hold moisture.

Watering Requirements

During the first year, give your Ninebark a deep soaking two times per week to help the roots establish. Once mature, these plants are quite drought tolerant and only need supplemental water during prolonged dry spells. Inconsistent watering during heat waves can cause the leaf edges to brown and might reduce the size of the following year's blooms.

Pruning Tips

Ginger Wine Ninebark blooms on old wood, so the best time for a haircut is immediately after the flowers fade in late spring. Use sharp shears to remove up to a third of the oldest branches right down to the ground. This renewal pruning opens up the center for better airflow and encourages fresh, vigorous stems that will produce the best color and flowers.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins to emerge. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers after mid-summer, as this encourages soft new growth that will not have enough time to harden off before the first winter frost. This timing ensures the plant stays hardy and focused on root development before dormancy.

Delivery and Shipping

Preorder Shipping Schedule

We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.

Zone 3-4	Week of March 30th
Zone 5	Week of March 16th
Zone 6-12	Week of March 2nd

Shipping Rates

Ships in 7-10 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
$199+	FREE

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Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

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Sizzling Color, Easy-Care Proven Winners® Color Choice® Ginger Wine® Ninebark

Four Seasons Of Interest
Exceptional Color
Fiery Foliage Color-Changes From Orange Through Burgundy
Clusters of White Flowers Attract Butterflies
Great Choice for Cut Flowers
No Deadheading Required
Red Seeds Feed Birds
Native Shrub Features Peeling Bark
Pretty Screening
Makes a "Friendly Fence"
Grow in Extra-Large Containers
Compact Shrub Needs Little Pruning
Low-Maintenance
Disease Resistant Shrub

Busy gardeners need high-impact plants that don't need any fussing over to look its best. Native Proven Winners® Color Choice® Ginger Wine® Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius 'SMNPOBLR' PP28695) gives gorgeous color from spring to autumn...and you don't have to lift a finger!

The improved cultivar, Ginger Wine, takes the already pretty color palette of the native Ninebark family and expands on it. New spring foliage emerges a sunny orange color to shout "welcome back!" to warm, sunny days spent outside with family and friends.

The exciting first flush of leaves matures to a sparkling burgundy that holds deep and true all season long. Ginger Wine easily pumps up the visual impact of your landscape.

As cooler nights approaches, the leaves deepen to purple-red for fall color. Even after leaf drop, you'll enjoy the attractive, peeling Ninebark in a showy winter display.

This field-tested deciduous shrub from Proven Winners® is also a great plant for wildlife. In late spring, you'll be enamored by the beautiful clusters of pink-tinted white flowers held profusely on the tips of the branches.

Local butterflies flock to these flat-topped blooms. You'll never need to worry about deadheading them...although they do make exquisite additions to cut flower arrangements.

The blooms age to attractive red seed heads. Watch for them, as they'll be taken quickly by songbirds in your area.

The naturally graceful, arching branches stay compact without pruning. It maintains its lovely form year after year without any work needed by you!

Savvy professional garden designers use carefree shrubs like Ginger Wine Ninebark to present a grand display all year-long. Order yours today!

How to Use Ginger Wine Ninebark in the Landscape

You'll find many places to feature these stunning shrubs. Decorate the length of your driveway, and use a pair flanking either side of your garden gate!

They'll make your visitors do a double take with their vivid coloration. Use this to your advantage to call attention to the entrance to a garden path.

Plant several of them as a showy backdrop to perennial gardens. Use them in modern mixed shrub borders to deliver a steady source of color and charm.

It is pretty enough to take center stage in your foundation planting. Add one or several in a cluster at the corner of your home.

As a pretty bonus, this "right-sized" Ninebark keeps its saturated foliage all the way to the ground. Leverage it for privacy screening behind your patio seating.

Use a long hedge of Ginger Wine Ninebark to define your garden design. Plant four feet apart on center to create a solid screen. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next.

They can even jazz up the look of mature evergreen trees. Plant several on the sunny side in a new mulched bed. Add bold color, butterflies and birds to your existing plantings.

If you don't have a yard, they can be grown in an outdoor container for years. Use them to spice up the look of your balcony, porch or deck. Position them to hide any awkward views!

#ProPlantTips for Care

Plant or place them in full sun locations for best results. You'll get the richest color with at least six hours of direct sunlight.

Likewise, they do best in well-drained soils. Ensure water drains away quickly after rain, or elevate them in a raised bed.

During the first season, carefully water Ginger Wine Ninebark as the roots get established. After that, these rugged plants can handle a little dryness. However, we do recommend that you give supplemental water during drought to protect your investment.

Ninebark has such a pretty, arching form. Plan for the mature height and width, and you likely won't have to prune them at all. If you want to shape them, do it directly after flowering is finished.

Ginger Wine develops next year's bloom on this year's wood. Don't wait to prune or you'll miss out on next year's blooms.

Keep your shrub vibrant with renewal pruning every few years. Remove the thickest, oldest stems at ground level and leave the thinner, younger stems in place.

Let Ginger Wine make it look like you spend hours tending the garden...without actually spending hours doing it. Order yours today!

Botanical Name

Physocarpus opulifolius 'SMNPOBLR'
Class

Magnoliopsida
Species

opulifolius
Cultivar

SMNPOBLR
Growing Zones

3-7
Height

6 ft
Width

6 ft
Sunlight

Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color

Pink, White
Leaf Color

Orange, Red, Purple
Fall Color

Burgundy, Red
Native

Yes
Bloom Period

Late Spring, Early Summer
Does Not Ship To

AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of soil does Ginger Wine® Ninebark need to thrive?

Ginger Wine® Ninebark adapts to most soil types and pH levels, making it exceptionally versatile. This native shrub tolerates everything from clay to sandy soils and handles both wet and dry conditions once established. For best results, ensure decent drainage to prevent root rot.

How often should I water my newly planted Ginger Wine® Ninebark?

Water newly planted Ginger Wine® Ninebark deeply 2-3 times per week for the first month, then reduce to weekly watering. This low-maintenance native shrub becomes quite drought tolerant once established. Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 2 inches deep, and shop at Nature Hills for healthy, field-tested plants.

When does Ginger Wine® Ninebark bloom and what color are the flowers?

Ginger Wine® Ninebark blooms in late spring with clusters of pink-tinted white flowers. The flat-topped blooms attract butterflies and make excellent cut flowers. No deadheading is needed as the flowers naturally develop into attractive red seed heads that feed songbirds.

Is Ginger Wine® Ninebark deer resistant?

Ginger Wine® Ninebark is generally deer resistant due to its native plant status and natural compounds that deter browsing. While no plant is 100% deer-proof, ninebarks are rarely damaged by deer in most regions. Plant it in areas where deer are problematic for more vulnerable plants.

What are good companion plants to grow with Ginger Wine® Ninebark?

Ginger Wine® Ninebark pairs beautifully with native perennials like purple coneflower, black-eyed Susan, and ornamental grasses. Its burgundy foliage creates stunning contrast with blue-flowered companions such as spirea or hydrangeas. Plant with other natives available at naturehills.com for a low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly garden.

Does Ginger Wine® Ninebark require regular pruning?

Ginger Wine® Ninebark requires minimal pruning thanks to its naturally compact, arching growth habit. The shrub maintains its graceful form year after year without regular trimming. Prune only to remove dead wood or shape as needed in late winter.