Summer Wine® Ninebark

Summer Wine® Ninebark: Rich Purple Color With Easy-Care Growth Add bold color and natural beauty to your landscape with Summer Wine® Ninebark. This fast-growing shrub features deep wine-purple foliage and graceful, arching branches that give it a soft, flowing shape. It is a great choice for homeowners who want strong color without a lot of maintenance. Use Summer Wine® Ninebark as a colorful accent, in a mixed border, along a foundation, or in a group for a dramatic hedge. Why You'll Love Summer Wine® Ninebark Deep Purple Foliage: Rich wine-colored leaves bring bold color to the landscape from spring through summer. White Summer Flowers: Small clusters of white blooms appear in early summer and stand out beautifully against the dark foliage. Fast-Growing Shrub: Summer Wine® Ninebark grows quickly, helping you add size, color, and structure to your landscape sooner. Easy to Maintain: This durable shrub needs little pruning and handles many common landscape conditions well. Great for Many Uses: Plant it as a specimen, in foundation beds, mixed borders, mass plantings, or as an informal hedge. Beautiful Cut Branches: The colorful stems and foliage can also be used in fresh floral arrangements. Bold Purple Foliage All Season Long The biggest feature of Summer Wine® Ninebark is its rich purple foliage. The dark leaves add color even when the plant is not blooming, making it a great way to create contrast in garden beds. Pair it with green shrubs, golden foliage, or bright flowers to make the deep purple color stand out even more. White Flowers Add Early-Summer Contrast In early summer, clusters of small white flowers appear along the branches. These soft blooms create a bright contrast against the dark leaves and add another layer of seasonal interest. The flowers also give the shrub a lighter, more colorful look during the start of summer. Where to Plant Summer Wine® Ninebark Foundation Plantings: Use it near your home to add height, color, and structure to planting beds. Mixed Borders: Combine it with flowering shrubs, perennials, and evergreens for strong color contrast. Accent Plantings: Plant one Summer Wine® Ninebark as a focal point where you want bold purple foliage. Hedges and Mass Plantings: Plant several together for a colorful screen, border, or large landscape display. Commercial Landscapes: Its fast growth and low-maintenance nature also make it useful in larger landscape projects. Summer Wine® Ninebark Light and Soil Needs Sunlight: Plant Summer Wine® Ninebark in a sunny location for the strongest foliage color. It can also grow in some partial shade. Soil: This adaptable shrub grows in many soil types as long as the site drains well. Watering: Water regularly while the plant is getting established. Once established, it is a durable shrub that can handle normal landscape conditions with less attention. Low-Maintenance Growth With a Natural Shape Summer Wine® Ninebark grows with graceful, arching branches and usually needs very little pruning to look attractive. If pruning is needed, light shaping can help keep the plant at the size and form you want. Its natural shape works especially well in relaxed, cottage-style, and mixed landscapes. Easy Color for Home and Commercial Landscapes If you want a shrub that delivers deep purple foliage, bright white flowers, fast growth, and simple care, Summer Wine® Ninebark is an excellent choice. It brings strong color to the landscape without needing constant attention, making it a dependable option for both new and experienced gardeners. Plant Summer Wine® Ninebark for rich color, graceful growth, and easy landscape beauty season after season.