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MIDNIGHT WINE®

Weigela

Weigela florida

'Elvera'

PP#12,217; CBR#2643

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Midnight Wine weigela is a very dwarf little weigela with dark purple foliage

Closeup of the dark purple foliage of Midnight Wine weigela

Midnight Wine weigela planted as a groundcover in a bed with perennials like ornamental grass

Tidy little clumps of Midnight Wine weigela growing in a bed of bright yellow lysimachia which is making quite a contrast

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Dwarf habit
Very dark foliage
Deer resistant

Spring Meadow Nursery no longer offers this variety; the information on this page is for reference only. Please view the suggested plants below for substitutes.

Description: The breeder of Wine & Roses® weigela also created Midnight Wine® weigela, a super dark leafed, super dwarf variety. Puts out the occasional pink flower but primarily grown for its deeply colorful, wavy foliage. Consider using it as a thornless, non-invasive alternative to 'Crimson Pygmy' barberry.

USDA Zone: 4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 10 - 12"
Width: 10 - 12"
Finish Time: 1 season
Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Late spring
Flower Color: Pink
Foliage Color: Purple
Liner Sizes: 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

General Care

Soil

Adapts to any well-drained site.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood - prune as needed after flowering, though this very compact, dwarf variety will rarely require it. Remove oldest stems every 3-5 years to encourage vigorous juvenile growth.