Plant Physocarpus opulifolius 'Ginger Wine®' where you want reliable multi-season color with minimal fuss. New leaves emerge orange in spring, then settle into a deep burgundy tone that holds well through summer. In late spring, clusters of small, bright flowers appear and show nicely against the dark foliage, followed by decorative red seedheads later in the season.

At maturity, this ninebark typically reaches about 60-72 inches tall and 60-72 inches wide, forming an upright, multi-stemmed shrub that works well as a backdrop, informal hedge, or a bold accent in mixed plantings. As stems age, the bark exfoliates in strips, adding winter interest once the leaves drop.

Give it full sun for the strongest leaf color, though it also performs in part shade. It adapts to a wide range of soils, including clay, as long as drainage is reasonable, and it tolerates periods of dryness once established. Water regularly during the first growing season to help it root in well.

Prune right after flowering if you need to shape or control size, since blooms form on older wood. A light thinning of older stems can refresh the plant over time while keeping its naturally arching form.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 2-8 (-50 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 60-72"
• Spread: 60-72"
• Tolerant of: Drought
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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