Make a striking impact with Summer Wine® Black ninebark, the shrub with the darkest, most dramatic foliage you can find. Its deep, rich color provides a sophisticated contrast to any landscape, making it an ideal choice for accentuating your home’s exterior. In spring, delicate white flower clusters bloom, beautifully contrasting with the nearly-black leaves. The upright stems and small, finely textured foliage create a captivating visual effect, making Summer Wine Black the perfect addition to elevate your garden’s design.
5-6 feet tall and wide at maturity
Hardy in zones 3-7, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
Space plants 5-6 feet apart for best results
Maintains nearly-black foliage spring through frost
Produces pinkish-white flowers throughout spring
Blooms on old wood
Great for borders, containers, cut flowers, screening, landscapes, mass planting, and focal points
Native to North America
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. Regular pruning is not necessary. If any shaping is desired, do so just after the plant has flowered in the spring.
Shipping Info:
Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125
Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
Quart shrubs are 5-8" tall at shipment
1-Gallon shrubs are 6-24" tall at shipment
Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
