First Editions® Fireside® Ninebark

Fireside® is a First Editions® ninebark selected for red-purple foliage that holds color through summer, pinkish-white spring flowers, and a tidier rounded, upright habit. It adds foliage contrast to mixed shrub borders and can also be used as a screen or cut flower. ## Growing Conditions The [First Editions plant page](https://firsteditionsplants.com/product/fireside-ninebark/) identifies the cultivar as Physocarpus opulifolius ‘UMNHarpell’ PP30,792 and lists a 5–7-foot height, 4–6-foot width, and full-sun exposure. It notes reliable summer foliage color and a fall shift toward deep purple. Allow room for the mature shrub rather than shearing it into a tight shape; its natural rounded form is part of its appeal. The variety is described as resistant to powdery mildew, though good airflow and suitable spacing remain useful in humid gardens. ## Maintenance Water regularly through establishment, then adjust to rainfall and soil conditions. If pruning is needed, shape after flowering in spring; remove damaged stems and avoid unnecessary hard cutting.