Ninebark, 2 gal, Summer Wine® Black

This physocarpus is dressed to the nines! Ninebark, that is - because Summer Wine® Black has the darkest, most dramatic foliage yet. With its rich, saturated color and versatile habit, it's the ideal choice for accentuating your home's exterior. Spring brings white flower clusters to contrast with the nearly-black foliage. Upright stems and small foliage gives a fine textural effect. A Proven Winners® Color Choice® variety.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 1.5 - 2m (5 - 6ft.)
Mature Spread: 1.5 - 2m (5 - 6ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: White
Flowering Time: June - July
Foliage Colour: Near-black
Fruit: Ornamental brown-red berries in the fall

Care

General Maintenance: Prune by one third in late winter. Clip spent flowers after bloom.
Light: Full sun to partial sun. Best leaf colour in full sun.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Requires less water when established.
Soil: Very adaptable to both dry and moist locations. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.