Fireside Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Mindia’Fireside Ninebark is a native shrub valued for its rich burgundy foliage, upright habit, and strong seasonal color. New growth emerges bright red before maturing to deep burgundy, creating bold contrast in borders and foundation plantings throughout the growing season. In late spring to early summer, clusters of soft pink-white flowers appear against the dark foliage, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
This dense deciduous shrub typically grows 5′ – 7′ (ft) tall with a spread of 5′ – 7′ (ft). Its colorful foliage and peeling bark provide multi-season interest, making it an excellent choice for hedges, screening, specimen plantings, and mixed shrub borders.
Fireside Ninebark performs best in full sun to partial sun with well-drained soil. It adapts to a variety of soil conditions and tolerates drought, heat, and clay soils once established. Pruning after flowering helps maintain shape and encourages vigorous new growth.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Plant in full sun to partial sun for best foliage color and flowering.
Soil: Adapts to a wide range of soils but prefers well-drained conditions.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment. Ninebark is drought-tolerant when mature.
Fertilizing: Fertilizer is rarely needed in average soils.
Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.
Spacing: Space plants 5′ – 7′ (ft) apart for mature spread and airflow.
Maintenance: Low maintenance and adaptable to varied growing conditions.
Its dramatic foliage color, adaptable nature, and pollinator-friendly blooms make Fireside Ninebark a standout addition to sunny landscape designs.
