Physocarpus opulifolius Summer Wine ('Seward'PBR)
ninebark [Summer Wine]
A dense, compact shrub to 1.5m tall and wide with dark purple to burgundy red leaves and dense clusters of white flowers in summer followed by red fruits
Synonyms
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Seward'PBRPhysocarpus opulifolius 'Summer Wine'
see morePhysocarpus 'Summer Wine'
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Bronze Purple Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Bronze Purple Red | ||
| Autumn | Bronze Purple Red | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Suckering
- Genus
Physocarpus are bushy deciduous suckering shrubs with palmately lobed leaves and corymbs of small cream flowers in early summer, followed by small, bladdery brown fruits
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in acidic, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil. Will tolerate alkaline conditions, but chlorosis may occur on shallow chalk
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or pot up suckers in the autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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