Summer Wine Black Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius
fye-soh-KAR-pus oh-pyoo-lih-FOH-lee-us
Shrubs: Flowering Shrub
Zone
2: -50° to -40°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Purple
Fall Foliage
Red
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Upright Rounded
Height
4–6 ft
Spread
4–6 ft
Form
Panicle
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Birds
Uses/Placement
Hedge
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Adaptable
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Seasonal Feeding
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division