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Family: Ninebark
Type: Shrub
Other Common Name: Eastern Ninebark
Ginger Wine Ninebark, known botanically as Physocarpus opulifolius ‘SMNPOBLR’, is a striking deciduous shrub. It’s admired for its vibrant orange to wine-red foliage, which adds a burst of color to any landscape. This ninebark variety is known for its hardiness and easy-care nature.
This shrub exhibits small, white to pink flowers in late spring, complementing its colorful leaves. In autumn, the foliage turns a stunning deep wine-red, making it a focal point in the garden. Ginger Wine Ninebark reaches a mature size of about 5-6 feet tall and wide, making it a versatile choice for many garden spaces.
It’s an excellent choice for adding structure and color contrast in garden designs. This plant is also known for its peeling bark, which adds winter interest, showcasing a unique texture and appearance.
Hardiness Zone: 3a-3a
Pet Friendly: Yes
Moisture Preference: Dry to moist
Sun Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Growth Rate: Medium
Average Height (feet): 6
Average Spread (feet): 6
Average Life Span (years): 30
Form: Round
Flower Color: White
Bloom Season: From early to late spring
Foliage Color: Red
Leaf Fall Color: Red
Foliage Shape: Lobed
Bark Color: Tan
Bark Texture: Peeling
Ginger Wine Ninebark can be used as a statement piece in garden beds or landscapes. Its unique foliage color works well as a backdrop for plants with lighter or contrasting foliage. It’s also effective when planted in groups to create a dramatic, colorful hedge.
Incorporating this shrub into foundation plantings can enhance the architectural features of your home. Its compact size and shape make it ideal for small garden areas or tight spaces. Use it along walkways or entranceways for an inviting and vibrant display.
This plant is also great for naturalizing in larger landscapes. Its adaptability to different soil types and conditions makes it a practical choice for various garden settings.
In contemporary garden designs, Ginger Wine Ninebark offers a modern aesthetic. Its bold foliage color and structural form fit well in minimalist and architectural landscapes.
For a woodland garden setting, Ginger Wine Ninebark adds color and contrast. Its natural shape and seasonal changes blend well with the informal, natural style of woodland gardens.
In a cottage garden, this ninebark variety brings a touch of elegance and drama. Its foliage and flowers complement the relaxed, colorful style typical of cottage gardens.
Plant Ginger Wine Ninebark as a specimen plant in a lawn. This showcases its distinctive foliage and bark, making it a striking standalone feature. Combine it with perennials and grasses in mixed borders for textural contrast and color harmony.
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In spring, Ginger Wine Ninebark's new foliage emerges in bright orange tones, accompanied by clusters of small flowers. This provides a fresh, vibrant look in the garden.
During summer, the foliage deepens to a rich wine-red color. The shrub maintains its robust form and color, adding depth to the garden landscape.
In autumn, the foliage of Ginger Wine Ninebark turns even deeper red. This seasonal change brings a warm, dramatic flair to the garden as temperatures cool.
In winter, the leaves fall to reveal the intriguing, peeling bark. The bark's texture and color offer visual interest in the barren winter landscape.
Ginger Wine Ninebark thrives in areas with full sun to partial shade. It’s ideal for borders, specimen planting, or as part of a mixed shrubbery border, enhancing the overall landscape design.
Full sun to partial shade is best for this plant. Full sun brings out the brightest colors in the foliage, while partial shade is tolerated but may result in less vibrant foliage.
This ninebark variety is adaptable to a wide range of soil types but prefers well-drained soil. It can tolerate both dry and moist soil conditions, making it versatile for different garden settings.
Space plants approximately 4-6 feet apart. This spacing allows for their mature spread, ensuring each shrub has enough room to grow to its full potential.
Plant Ginger Wine Ninebark in the spring or early fall. This timing allows the plant to establish its root system before the extreme temperatures of summer or winter.
Plant at the same depth as the container it came in. Loosen the surrounding soil to encourage root expansion. Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil.
Regular watering is necessary for the first season. Once established, Ginger Wine Ninebark is drought-tolerant, but occasional watering during extended dry periods is beneficial.
Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring, before new growth begins. This provides essential nutrients for the growing season.
Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and size. Pruning also encourages healthy new growth and flowering.
In spring, prune to shape the plant and remove any dead or damaged branches. This is also a good time to apply fertilizer.
During summer, minimal care is needed. Ensure adequate watering during prolonged dry spells to maintain health and appearance.
In fall, no specific care is needed. The plant naturally prepares for dormancy as temperatures drop.
Winter care for Ginger Wine Ninebark is minimal. Its bark provides winter interest, and the plant is hardy enough to withstand cold temperatures.
Ginger Wine Ninebark has a moderate growth rate, typically reaching its full size within a few years.
While no plant is completely deer-proof, Ginger Wine Ninebark is generally considered deer resistant. Its foliage is not a preferred food source for deer.
Yes, it can be grown in containers, especially larger ones. However, regular pruning is necessary to maintain a manageable size.
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