Tiny Wine Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘SMPOTW’Tiny Wine Ninebark is a compact native shrub known for its deep burgundy foliage, refined habit, and clusters of soft pink-white flowers. In late spring to early summer, delicate blooms appear along the stems and contrast beautifully against the dark foliage, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Its smaller size and dense branching make it ideal for modern landscapes and smaller garden spaces.
This rounded deciduous shrub typically grows 3′ – 5′ (ft) tall with a spread of 3′ – 5′ (ft). The rich foliage color remains attractive throughout the growing season, while peeling bark provides added texture and winter interest. Its tidy habit works well in borders, foundation plantings, low hedges, and mass plantings.
Tiny Wine Ninebark performs best in full sun to partial sun with well-drained soil. It adapts well to a wide range of soil conditions and tolerates drought, heat, and clay soils once established. Occasional pruning after flowering helps maintain shape and encourages vigorous growth.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Plant in full sun to partial sun for best foliage color and flowering.
Soil: Adapts to a variety 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 garden soils.
Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain shape if needed.
Spacing: Space plants 3′ – 5′ (ft) apart for airflow and mature spread.
Maintenance: Low maintenance and adaptable to varied conditions.
Its compact size, dramatic foliage, and pollinator-friendly blooms make Tiny Wine Ninebark a versatile and colorful landscape shrub.
