Physocarpus opulifolius 'Summer Wine Black'

Hardy Shrub

FROM £34.99

Stunning black foliage

Profusion of contrasting pinkish-white flowers

Easy to maintain and upright habit works well for hedges

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Choose available pack sizes:

1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant

£34.99

1 x 10 Litre Potted Plant

£89.99

Please note: This product cannot be delivered outside the United Kingdom.

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Make a bold statement with the dark beauty of Physocarpus opulifolius 'Summer Wine Black', a striking shrub with the deepest, richest purple-black foliage. This compact, easy-care shrub features clusters of pinkish-white flowers in early summer, creating a stunning contrast against its dark leaves. The flowers are followed by red fruits. As the seasons change, its peeling bark adds winter interest. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and perfect for borders, hedging, or containers, this dramatic beauty guarantees year-round appeal. Ultimate height and spread: 1.5m to 2m (4.9 to 6.5ft).

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

Plant Size Height Up to 2m (6.5ft)
Spread Up to 2m (6.5ft)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Position In sun or semi shade

Flowering Months

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Codes
1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (KH4313)
1 x 10 Litre Potted Plant (KH4221)

Plant Physocarpus in a fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or semi-shade. Physocarpus plants prefer an acid to neutral soil, but will tolerate more alkaline soils, although may they may become chlorotic in very chalky areas. Incorporate organic matter such as well-rotted manure or compost into the soil prior to planting.

Water regularly throughout the growing season until young Physocarpus plants are fully established. In spring, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or compost to the base of the plant. After flowering, cut back the flowered shoots to a healthy pair of buds, unless seedheads are required for late season interest.

Physocarpus opulifolius tolerates fairly hard pruning and may be cut back by half every few years to maintain a smaller size. On mature plants cut back about one quarter to one fifth of the oldest shoots to their base, to promote strong new growth.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

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