Physocarpus opulifolius
'SMPOTWG'
Tiny Wine™ Ninebark
Family |
Rosaceae |
Genus |
Physocarpus |
Species |
opulifolius |
Cultivar |
'SMPOTWG' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
Registered Name |
Tiny Wine® |
Patent Number |
PPAF, CBRAF |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
3 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
3a - 8a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 - H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
-40 - (-35) |
Temperature (°F) |
-40 - 20 |
Height |
90 - 120 cm |
Spread |
90 - 120 cm |
General Description |
An especially dwarf ninebark with white flowers in late spring and dark bronze-maroon foliage that remains colourful throughout the season. |
Landscape |
An excellent size for residential landscapes. Also works well as a container plant. |
Cultivation |
Grows best in full sun in a slightly acidic, moist, moderately fertile soil, although is adaptable to most soils. Prune only if needed after blooming, although tends to look best when not pruned regularly. |
Shape |
Especially bushy compact shrub. |
Growth |
Slow |
Pests |
No serious pest or disease problems and purported to be mildew resistance. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Small, refined leaves that maintain a dark bronze-maroon colour all season long. |
Flower Description |
Very showy pink-white, dainty flowers that bloom up and down the entire stem in late spring. |
Propagation |
Propagate through the removal of suckers or from softwood cuttings. |