Ninebark True 'Tiny Wine'

About this plant

Meet Physocarpus opulifolius 'Tiny Wine', a delightful and compact Ninebark that brings vibrant color to any garden space. This Proven Winners selection is celebrated for its stunning burgundy-bronze foliage, which holds its rich hue from spring through fall. In late spring to early summer, an abundance of delicate white to light pink button-like flowers emerge, creating a beautiful contrast against the dark leaves. These blooms mature into attractive red seed heads, adding multi-seasonal interest. 'Tiny Wine' is an exceptional choice for borders, mass plantings, or as a stand-alone specimen, offering high visual impact with minimal fuss. Its tidy, dense habit and manageable size make it perfect for smaller gardens or container culture.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in a variety of soils, 'Tiny Wine' Ninebark is low maintenance. No significant pruning is required, but you can trim after flowering to maintain shape or remove any dead/damaged branches.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.