- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 5 - 7 Feet
- Mature Spread 4 - 6 Feet
- Growing Zones 3 - 7
- Use As A Filler In Containers
Fireside® Ninebark, Physocarpus opulifolius Fireside®, offers three seasons of outstanding interest and maintains its beauty in all phases. Clusters of blush-pink flowers appear in spring and offer a beautiful contrast to its deep-colored foliage, with bright-red new foliage emerging, adding visual interest and a pop of color as the new leaves unfurl, eventually turning to a dark reddish purple. Fireside Ninebark is extremely easy to grow yet hardy and drought tolerant, growing well in zones 3-7.
Fireside Ninebark grows in an upright rounded shape; it keeps a neat growth habit and reaches heights of 5-7 feet and widths of 4-6 feet.
Fireside® Ninebark Care
Fireside Ninebark is an extremely attractive, adaptable, low-fuss shrub. It can grow in a range of soil types, although it will grow best in soil rich in organic matter. It does well in full sun or partial shade, although the more light it gets, the more vibrant its leaf color will be.
Fireside Ninebark doesn’t need fertilization especially if planted in rich soil. Water newly planted shrubs deeply once a week to get them established. Once established, this shrub will only need extra watering in severe heat or drought. Every few years, Fireside Ninebark can be pruned back 35-50% of its overall size in late winter to rejuvenate its spring growth.
Fireside® Ninebark Spacing
Fireside Ninebark can be planted in groupings to create an informal, colorful privacy hedge. The mature spread of plants reaches 4-6 ft, so when planting in groups or as a hedge, allow at least 4 feet between planting holes to accommodate the natural branching without overcrowding.
Fireside® Ninebark Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 7 |
Plant Type: Bushes |
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 5 - 7 Feet |
Mature Spread: 4 - 6 Feet |
Spacing: 4 - 6 Feet |
Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): Pink |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: Spring |
Foliage Type: Deciduous |
Foliage Color(s): Purple, Red |
Foliage Description: Burgundy / Purple, Purple |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest, 4 Season Interest |
Watering: Low |
Resists: Deer, Disease |
Tolerates: Drought |
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
Container Role: Filler |
Uses: Containers |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
Brand: First Editions |
Common Name: Fireside® Ninebark |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: Physocarpus op. Fireside® |
- SKU:
- 1231012502-pc
Container Sizes
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- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.