Summer Wine Ninebark

The Summer Wine Ninebark is an arching deciduous shrub growing 6 to 8 feet tall and wide, with spectacular burgundy-purple leaves that never fade or turn greenish. It is densely branched, with a solid structure and makes a great shrub for all gardens. It is especially valuable in colder parts of the country, and brings color from spring to fall. In June and July the branches are covered in clusters of small white flowers with pink stamens. These add a great summer touch to a reliable plant that grows well on slopes and banks or can be turned into a hedge, with or without trimming.

• Rich burgundy-purple leaves from spring to fall
• Dense, well-branched structure and compact form
• Light pink flowers along the branches in June and July
• Very cold hardy and ideal for exposed locations
• Resistant to powdery mildew and deer

Full sun will keep your Summer Wine Ninebarks looking great, as more than a very little shade will turn the leaves more greenish. Able to handle difficult soils, it will grow in anything that isn’t constantly wet, including urban soils, construction waste, and in both clays and gravels. It is resistant to powdery mildew and won’t have pest problems, Even deer usually leave it alone. You can trim it if you wish, or let it grow naturally, regenerating it after a few years by removing a few of the oldest branches.