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Weigela florida

  • Exposure
    • Sun
  • Season
    • Spring
    • Summer
  • Mature Size
    • 48 - 60 Inches

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Wine & Roses® - Weigela florida
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Wine & Roses® Weigela florida
Sun 48 - 60

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. Season long color. Deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds.

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Foliage Interest
Attracts: 
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resists: 
Deer

Characteristics

Shrub Type: 
Deciduous
Garden Height: 
48 - 60 Inches
Spacing Maximum: 
72 Inches
Spread: 
48 - 60 Inches
Flower Colors: 
Pink
Flower Shade: 
Pink
Foliage Colors: 
Purple
Foliage Shade: 
Black/Purple
Habit: 
Upright
Container Role: 
Thriller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement: 
Sun
Blooms On: 
Old Wood
Bloom Time: 
Spring
Hardiness Zones: 
4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Uses: 
Cut Flower
Uses: 
Landscape
Uses: 
Container
Uses Notes: 

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.

Duration: 
Shrub
Water Category: 
Average
Maintenance Category: 
Easy
Maintenance Notes: 

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.

Patent Information: 
Wine & Roses® Weigela florida 'Alexandra' PP: 10772 Can. PP: 2642
Award Year Award Plant Trial
2001 Gardener Selects Penn State
2001 Gardener Selects Penn State
2001 Gardener Selects Penn State
2001 Gardener Selects Penn State
Silver Medal Royal Horticulture Society
Silver Medal Royal Horticulture Society
Silver Medal Royal Horticulture Society
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