Coppertina Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolious 'Mindia' P.P. #16,371, C.B.R. #2,892
Attractive, copper-flushed spring foliage turns to rich burgundy red in summer. Soft pink flowers line the gently arching branches in early summer. Coppertina is also noted for its attractive peeling bark and bright red seed capsules in fall. An adaptable native plant that is easy-to-grow and well-suited for difficult sites.
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Requires medium moisture, but tolerates dry conditions once established. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches eight to ten feet tall and five to six feet wide. |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, North American Native |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Mid-summer |
| Foliage color: | Bronze |
| Item no.: | 7467 |
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Care Information
Adaptable to most soils.Needs good air circulation. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth. Fertilize in spring.
History
Coppertina Ninebark is a new cross between the golden ninebark 'Darks Gold' and the purple leafed ninebark Diabolo ('Monlo').
Attractive, copper-flushed spring foliage turns to rich burgundy red in summer. Soft pink flowers line the gently arching branches in early summer. Coppertina is also noted for its attractive peeling bark and bright red seed capsules in fall. An adaptable native plant that is easy-to-grow and well-suited for difficult sites.
Care Information
Adaptable to most soils.Needs good air circulation. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth. Fertilize in spring.
History
Coppertina Ninebark is a new cross between the golden ninebark 'Darks Gold' and the purple leafed ninebark Diabolo ('Monlo').
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Requires medium moisture, but tolerates dry conditions once established. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches eight to ten feet tall and five to six feet wide. |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, North American Native |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Mid-summer |
| Foliage color: | Bronze |
| Item no.: | 7467 |
