Shrubs

Physocarpus opulifolius 'SMNPOBLR'

Ginger Wine® ninebark

Ginger Wine® ninebark. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners.

New foliage opens orange before deepening to burgundy, giving this upright ninebark changing color through the season. White flower clusters are followed by red seed heads. Its generous size and graceful branches work well as a backdrop in a sunny mixed border.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: 5–6 ft. tall × 5–6 ft. wide
Water: Low once established
Hardiness: USDA zones 3–7
Bloom: White; late spring–early summer

Sizes & prices

#3Copper leaves even more striking in the fall$54.99
#5Proven Winner$59.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Tolerant once established.

Native range

Native range / parentage: Cultivar of a North American native species. Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.
Tristate native status: Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Deciduous.

Growing & care

Pruning: Best left unpruned to retain its arching form.
Flowering wood: Old growth.
Planting space: Allow room and air circulation around the shrub.

Sources & photo credits

Proven Winners

bcarboretum.org

Photo: Photo courtesy of Proven Winners · Authorized nursery promotional use

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.