Summer Wine® Black Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘SMNPOTW’
Bold color and rugged durability make Summer Wine® Black Ninebark a standout shrub in the landscape. Its finely textured foliage emerges deep burgundy and matures to nearly black, providing striking contrast throughout the growing season.
In late spring, clusters of soft pinkish-white flowers appear along the branches, attracting pollinators and adding another layer of interest. With a naturally graceful, arching habit and excellent disease resistance, Summer Wine® Black offers the beauty of dark foliage without the maintenance challenges of older ninebark varieties.
🌸 Why You’ll Love It
Dramatic near-black foliage
Soft pinkish-white spring flowers
Excellent disease resistance
Native North American shrub
Great color contrast in the landscape
🌿 Shrub Details
Bloom Time: Late spring
Flower Color: Pinkish-white
Foliage: Deep burgundy to nearly black
Habit: Upright with graceful arching branches
Light Requirement: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Adaptable; tolerates average to dry soils
Hardiness Zones: 3–7
Maintenance: Easy
📏 Size
Mature Height: 5–6 ft
Mature Width: 5–6 ft
🌼 Landscape Uses
Mixed shrub borders
Foundation plantings
Hedges and screening
Native plant gardens
Color contrast in landscape beds
✔ Garden Benefits
Native to North America
Drought tolerant once established
Pollinator friendly
Four-season interest with peeling bark and fall color
💡 Garden Tip:
Plant Summer Wine® Black in full sun for the darkest foliage color and strongest growth.