Wine & Spirits® Weigela

Dark and light unite perfectly in Wine & Spirits® weigela. The creamy white flowers are perfectly set against the matte, dark purple foliage. Easily a new favorite. It’s a vigorous grower, quickly filling in the middle of the border or a mid-height hedge. It’s easy to pair with other elegant, purple foliage flowering shrubs and perennials.

Why grow Wine & Spirits® weigela?

  • Dramatic foliage
  • Great pollinator plant
  • Deer resistant

Additional information

Dimensions1.5 × 1 ft
Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Flower Color

White

Foliage Color

Burgundy

Height

3-5'

Width/Spread

3-5'

Exposure

Full Sun

Soil

Average, Well-drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Uses

Borders, Edging, Erosion Control, Foundations, Hedges, Low Hedges, Mass Planting, Slope

Features

Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Landscape plant

Blooms On

New wood

Breeder

Megan Mathey

SKU: 97608-1-1 Plant Type:

Plant Care

Light: It gets the best foliage color and highest bloom count in full sun.

Soil: Adaptable to most soils, except those that stay wet.

Water: Average water needs.

Fertilizing: Nothing special required. If desired, you may apply a granular fertilizer formulated for woody plants in late winter/early spring when the soil is workable.

Pruning: Rejuvenation pruning every 3 to 5 years is recommended – this is the process of removing 1/3 of the thickest branches all the way to the ground. Has an irregular habit that looks best when left unpruned.

Other: Makes a great cut flower or foliage filler for arrangements.