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Wine & Roses®

Full sun

48 - 60

Weigela florida
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Wine & Roses®
Weigela
Weigela
florida

Gardener’s Rated this plant:
3.80
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$15.95
Container Size: Quart

Isn’t it romantic! Rosy-pink flowers add a touch of romance when displayed against the dark glossy foliage. The foliage is much darker than that of older varieties like Java Red. It contrasts beautifully with the rosy-pink flowers, making for a high impact display in the garden. This variety produces copious amounts of flowers in spring, and will re-bloom throughout the summer. The trumpet-like flowers are adored by hummingbirds! Try using WINE & ROSES® colorful branches in flower arrangements. It can also be enjoyed as an accent plant or used for a dramatic mass planting. It is fast growing and trouble free, making it an easy way to add season long color to the garden.

Features

Rosy pink summer flowers often rebloom. Rich dark purple foliage all summer. May be pruned after flowering. Season long color. Deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds.
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Best Seller
• Cut Flower
• Deer Resistant
• Drought Tolerant *
• Landscape Plant
• Low Maintenance

*Even drought tolerant annual and perennial plants will need water for the first few weeks while they get established. Shrubs and trees will need to be watered for the first year after they are planted. After this, little or no supplemental water will be necessary when planted in the ground. No plant is truly drought tolerant in a container; water is necessary for all plants in containers.

Ornamental Characteristics

Flower Color:
Pink
Foliage Color:
Black/Purple
Garden Height:
48 - 60"; Tall
Spacing:
60 - 72"
Habit:
Upright
Container Plant Style:
Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.

Plant Needs

Duration:
Shrub
Shrub Type:
Deciduous
Bloom Time:
Spring
Zones:
Hardy in zones 4 - 8
Hardy Temp:
-30°F (-34°C)
Exposure:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Landscapes and containers
Shrub borders, grouping, masses, specimen plants, and containers (plant in ground in fall.) This makes an excellent mass planting, and can also be used as a cut flower.

Patent Information

Wine & Roses® Weigela florida 'Alexandra' USPP10,772, Can. 2642

Growing Tips

Prefers well-drained soils but fairly adaptable to other soil types. It is best to prune immediately after flowering. Will flower sporadically on current season's growth. Medium moisture. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for the recommended rate of application.

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Year Award Trial
Gold Medal Plant Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Silver Medal Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society
2001 Gardener Selects Penn State
Exposure
Sun
Pot Size
30 inches
Color Scheme
Vibrant Mix

Exposure
Sun
Pot Size
18 inches
Color Scheme
Monochromatic

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