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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 YouTube video describing the plant shown on this page
  • Dwarf habit
  • Very dark foliage
  • Deer resistant
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

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.

Uses

Shrub borders; mixed borders; edging; groundcover; containers.

Growing Tips

Late to leaf out in spring. May require a bit of pruning to clean up winter damage - wait until new growth appears to do so.

  • Tag: Midnight Wine® Weigela Tag
  • Grower Sheet: Midnight Wine® Weigela Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Midnight Wine® Weigela Spec Sheet

    • Features: Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Dwarf, Compact, Foliage interest

    Filters: Botanical genus: Weigela, Common name: Weigela, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Purple foliage

    Features: Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Dwarf, Compact, Foliage interest

    Filters: Botanical genus: Weigela, Common name: Weigela, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Purple foliage