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Summer Wine Ninebark

Rich burgundy foliage: Deep purple leaves provide striking season-long color
Compact, manageable size: Smaller than older varieties, perfect for tighter spaces
Improved branching habit: Dense, refined growth creates a fuller, more polished look
Cold hardy and durable: Excellent performance in challenging climates
Low maintenance: Thrives with minimal care once established

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Summer Wine Ninebark

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Summer Wine Ninebark

A refined, compact ninebark known for its rich, wine-colored foliage and improved branching. This easy-care shrub offers bold color, excellent structure, and reliable performance season after season.

General Information:

Botanical Name: Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Seward’
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Mature Height: 5–6 feet
Mature Spread: 5–6 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–7
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Flowering and Flower Color: Clusters of soft pinkish-white flowers bloom in late spring to early summer, followed by red ornamental seed capsules

Geographic Guidance:

Performs well across the Northeast US, Midwest, and other cool to moderate regions, especially where winters are cold and summers are warm within USDA Zones 3–7.

Why Choose This Plant?

Enhance your landscape with a compact, colorful shrub that delivers lasting appeal:

Rich burgundy foliage: Deep purple leaves provide striking season-long color
Compact, manageable size: Smaller than older varieties, perfect for tighter spaces
Improved branching habit: Dense, refined growth creates a fuller, more polished look
Cold hardy and durable: Excellent performance in challenging climates
Low maintenance: Thrives with minimal care once established

Complete Care & Growing Guide

Light Requirements
Full sun produces the best foliage color and plant density. Tolerates partial shade but may have slightly less vibrant coloring.

Soil
Adaptable to a wide range of soils, including clay and loam, provided drainage is adequate.

Watering
Water regularly during establishment. Once mature, it is moderately drought tolerant and requires only occasional watering.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: This is a large landscape tree and as such, requires a bit of planning before planting. First, measure the area where you would like to plant your hedge or row. You will need the length of the area of planting to estimate the number of trees you need.

When planting, dig a hole for each tree that is three times as wide as the root ball but just as deep. Place the tree, fill in around the tree with the same soil you took out when initially digging the hole. Finally, tamp down as you fill to cut back on any air pockets from forming, water the tree, then mulch to conserve moisture.

2. Watering: For the first two weeks, water your new tree every other day by holding a hose around it and counting to 20. If you don’t have a hose, 2 large watering cans full of water will do (smaller trees may only need a light soaking so a single can may suffice).

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FAQs

How is Summer Wine different from Diabolo Ninebark?

Summer Wine is more compact with finer branching, making it easier to manage in smaller landscapes while maintaining similar dark foliage.
Does it keep its color all season?

Yes, the deep burgundy foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season, especially in full sun.
Does it need frequent pruning?

No, but it responds well to pruning if shaping or rejuvenation is desired.
Can it tolerate cold winters?

Yes, it is extremely cold hardy and performs well in northern climates down to USDA Zone 3.

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Mature Height	Small: Up to 15 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Growth Rate	Fast, Moderate
Botanical Name	Physocarpus opulifolius 'Seward'
Bloom Time	Early Summer
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Rosaceae
Flower Color	Pink
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#3 Container, #5 Container, #7 Container

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Maintenance	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low