I bought this last year, and it did well. The flowers weren't as bright as I hoped, but it's a nice shrub. Foliage seems to be doing well this year, but I didn't get any flowers. I'm tempted to get rid of it and find a native replacement, but I'll give through next spring to see what happens.
Spilled Wine® Weigela florida
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The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
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Beautiful and versatile!
Spilled Wine® weigela shares the fabulous deep purple foliage and bright pink flowers of the classic Wine & Roses® weigela but in a smaller size. This useful plant grows wider than tall, making it the perfect choice for edging beds or walkways and for incorporating under windows in your landscaping. Like all weigela, it is deer resistant and very easy to care for.
Top reasons to grow Spilled Wine® weigela:
- Very colorful even when not in bloom
- Dwarf, wider-than-tall habit has many uses in the landscape
- Deer resistant
Best SellerFoliage InterestResists:DeerSmall or MiniatureCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:24 - 36 InchesSpacing:36 - 48 InchesSpread:24 - 36 InchesFlower Colors:PinkFlower Shade:PinkFoliage Colors:PurpleFoliage Shade:Black/PurpleHabit:SpreadingContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunMaintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:Early SpringBloom Time:Mid SpringBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Mixed borders; foundation plantings; mass plantings.
Maintenance Notes:Prefers well-drained soils but is extremely adaptable to other soil types. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering; little pruning is needed. Medium moisture. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.
Here is a nice comparison of our entire Wine series of weigela.
Spilled Wine® Weigela florida 'Bokraspiwi' USPP 23,781, Can 4,655 -
14 Reviews
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Brian Welsch, South Carolina, United States, 13 weeks ago
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I bought this last year, and it did well. The flowers weren't as bright as I hoped, but it's a nice shrub. Foliage seems to be doing well this year, but I didn't get any flowers. I'm tempted to get rid of it and find a native replacement, but I'll give through next spring to see what happens.
Brian Welsch, South Carolina, United States, 13 weeks ago -
Planted a Wine and Roses with huge success. Planted about 6 more with various success 2 years later. Suspect soil responsible for variation in plant growth but all producing well. Tried 3 off these for in front of the front porch. Had to mail order as couldn't locate them locally any morr. Came with no dirt, common shipping method. All looked to die off over winter. One did. The other two took months to come back. Looks good now. Will have to see what happens spring next year before I replace the dead one.
Robert Jackson, Georgia, United States, 23 weeks ago -
I bought this plant three years ago and it has bloomed for me right from the start ! I highly recommend this small shrub to everyone.
Debra Robinson, Ohio, United States, 28 weeks ago -
I love this plant! I"m sorry to hear some of the others have had problems with theirs, but as for me, I love it! Bloomed right away and has performed wonderfully for the last three years. I highly recommend this to everyone
Debra Robinson, Ohio, United States, 28 weeks ago -
Beautiful plant, BUT, as stated by a Pennsylvania reviewer, South Carolina deer also can’t read the label . I believe the plant should not be listed a “deer resistant “ as it was partially eaten after 4 days in the ground. I guess the definition of resistant is loosely attached to this plant. If deer are eating your flowers and shrubs, I would not try this plant.
John Moore, South Carolina, United States, 33 weeks ago -
I had high hopes for this shrub. I had this specific variety picked out and searched several nurseries for it. It has been marginal at best. The flowers have not attracted any attention and two of the three shrubs struggle to fill out fully with their foliage. This year they are coming out of my landscape. I am mad, just not what I had hoped for.
Ben, Indiana, United States, 35 weeks ago -
I had high hopes for this shrub. I had this specific variety picked out and searched several nurseries for it. It has been marginal at best. The flowers have not attracted any attention and two of the three shrubs struggle to fill out fully with their foliage. This year they are coming out of my landscape. I am mad, just not what I had hoped for.
Ben, Indiana, United States, 35 weeks ago -
Love this shrub. Gorgeous winter interest withe the dark leaves and branches
Adina, Pennsylvania, United States, 1 year ago -
My 2 plants are in the correct location, properly taken care of, but - apparently our deer have not read that this plant is "deer resistant". In the three years I have had them, I have yet to see a single blossom on them. Everything is chewed off. I really wanted some color in front of my green shrubs. Oh well.....
Ani Masalaitis, Pennsylvania, United States, 1 year ago
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