Summer Wine Ninebark is favored for attractive, deeply cut foliage and contrasting qualities. The elongated leaves are such a rich, violet wine color that they appear almost black. Beautifully contrasting this foliage are pinkish-white clusters of small, soft blossoms. Combining the most desirable characteristics of the related Nana and Diabolo species, Summer Wine is a perfectly tailored addition to any setting. Summer Wine Ninebark, botanical name Physocarpus opulifolius Seward, is suited to USDA zones 3 to 9, with full sun. It reaches a height and spread of 5 ft. to 6 ft. The foliage is a deep violet, while blooms are a light pink. This colorful shrub is as bright attractive as it is adaptable and easy to grow. With eye-catching contrast and dramatically cut foliage, Summer Wine Ninebark is an elegant, yet colorfully vibrant accent.