Summer Wine
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Summer Wine'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 72 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000+ |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Adaptable, well-draining |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 3-7 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Palmate (Hand-like lobes) |
| Foliage colour | Dark purple |
| Bloom | Pinkish-white |
| Fruit | Follicle |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | None |
| Companions | Spirea, Weigela, Daylily |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Prune after flowering
Maintenance
Thin out older branches every few years to maintain shape.
Cleanup
Remove dead wood in late winter.
Notes
Peeling bark provides excellent winter interest.