Physocarpus opulifolius 'Seward', or 'Summer Wine' ninebark, is a stunning cultivar that offers exceptional ornamental value throughout the growing season. Reaching a manageable height of 4-6 feet and 4-6 feet wide, this compact, deciduous shrub is well-suited for a variety of landscape applications. The true star of 'Summer Wine' is its foliage, which emerges in spring with a deep, burgundy-red hue and maintains this rich color all the way through fall. The delicate, lobed leaves create a lacy, almost maple-like appearance that provides a striking contrast to the plant's small, pinkish-white flower clusters that bloom in early to mid-summer. In addition to its eye-catching foliage, 'Summer Wine' also offers excellent adaptability, thriving in full sun to partial shade and a wide range of well-drained soil types. It is a resilient, low-maintenance shrub that requires little pruning to maintain its compact, mounded habit. Its deer resistance and tolerance for urban conditions further enhance its appeal as a versatile landscape plant. Whether used as a colorful accent in mixed borders, a dramatic backdrop for flowering perennials, or a standalone specimen, Physocarpus opulifolius 'Seward' is a must-have for gardeners seeking a bold, reliable, and long-lasting addition to the landscape.
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Colorful Foliage, Deciduous, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control, Foundation, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Borders, Good for Hedges, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Good for Rock Garden, Good for Rocky Soil, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Medium, Nativar, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Showy Flowers, Shrub, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Shallow Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Wet Site Tolerant, Winter Interest, Woodland Garden
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