Tiny Wine Gold Ninebark

Tiny Wine Gold Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius 'SMNPOTWG')

Tiny Wine Gold Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius 'SMNPOTWG') is a compact, colorful shrub featuring vibrant golden foliage, a dense mounding habit, and reliable performance in small-scale landscapes. With its cheerful coloration and fine texture, this variety brings long-lasting brightness and structure to borders, foundations, and container plantings.

Distinctive Features

'Tiny Wine Gold' produces small, serrated leaves that emerge bright yellow and hold their golden color throughout the growing season. In late spring, pinkish-white flower clusters appear along the stems, adding a soft contrast to the vivid foliage. The shrub maintains a compact, upright shape without needing much pruning, and its size makes it especially useful where space is limited. It serves as a colorful focal point and pairs well with darker-leaved plants for visual contrast.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best foliage color
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates a range of garden soils including clay and loam
• Water: Moderate; prefers regular moisture during establishment
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Golden foliage adds instant color and contrast to small gardens
• Foundation Planting: Ideal for brightening entryways and low garden beds
• Container Gardening: Neat form and vivid color make it a standout in pots
• Mixed Shrub Borders: Pairs well with dark purple or burgundy foliage plants
• Pollinator Gardens: Spring flowers attract bees and beneficial insects

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season; more tolerant with maturity
• Pruning: Minimal; prune after flowering if shaping is needed
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring if desired
• Mulching: Mulch to retain moisture and reduce weed growth
• Disease Resistance: Good resistance to foliar diseases and mildew

Why Choose Tiny Wine Gold Ninebark?

• Bright Golden Foliage: Adds long-lasting color and energy to any space
• Compact Size: Naturally small and tidy for urban and container gardens
• Easy Care: Low-maintenance and adaptable to tough conditions
• Pollinator Friendly: Supports early-season pollinators with spring blooms
• Focal Point: Bold color and compact form make it perfect for high-impact accents

Physocarpus opulifolius 'SMNPOTWG' Tiny Wine Gold brings brilliant color and space-saving versatility to landscapes and containers, offering a cheerful, easy-care option for modern garden design.