Ninebark, Summer Wine® Common Ninebark

Deep, reddish-purple foliage with a dense, rounded form. Pure white flowers in late May and early June. Perfect for most landscapes Full sun Tolerates poor soils and extreme cold Easy to care for Color: Purple Shades Height: 5-6 ft Spread: 5-6 ft Spacing: 6-7 ft Zone: 3-8  Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips: Adaptable to difficult situations. Withstands acidic and alkaline soils. Medium moisture is best but can tolerate dry conditions once established. Prefers open sites with good air circulation. This variety has good resistance to powdery mildew. Best if pruned immediately after blooming. Buds set the summer prior to blooming. May benefit from a good hard pruning as a young plant. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs.