Spilled Wine® Weigela florida
Spring to Fall Finish, 1 ppp
Frequent pruning will produce a tightly mounding product which will have a longer shelf life at retail.
General pest and disease practices as listed in notes. Spider Mites can sometimes be a problem, scout and treat as needed.
Spilled Wine has dark red, wavy leaves and a spreading habit. Its hot pink-magenta flowers are similar to those of Wine & Roses, but this is a smaller plant that is wider than it is tall.
A late season flush of flowers is possible with a mid-summer prune followed by a good fertilization program.