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Kees Jan Kraan
The Netherlands

SPILLED WINE®

Weigela

Weigela florida

'Bokraspiwi'

PP#23,781; CBR#4655

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Spilled Wine weigela in full bloom in a landscape with a yellow house in the background Close-up of the rose pink flowers and dark purple foliage of Spilled Wine weigela The full low spreading habit of Spilled Wine weigela experienced against a backdrop of mulch with the river and a boat in the distance Spilled Wine weigela in a large decorative container showing its unique low spreading habit and very dark purple foliage YouTube video describing the plant shown on this page
  • Colorful foliage
  • Versatile habit
  • Deer resistant
Description

Spilled Wine® weigela has dark red, wavy leaves and a spreading habit. Its hot pink-magenta flowers are similar to those of Wine & Roses® weigela, but this is a smaller plant that is wider than it is tall. It greatly expands the versatility of that best selling weigela. Spilled Wine® weigela was the 2018 Landscape Shrub of the Year.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
2 - 3'
Width
3 - 4'
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. Remove oldest stems every 3-5 years to encourage vigorous juvenile growth.

Uses

Mixed borders; foundation plantings; mass plantings.

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.

  • Grower Sheet: Spilled Wine® Weigela Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Spilled Wine® Weigela Spec Sheet
  • Tag: Spilled Wine® Weigela Tag
  • Booklet/Brochure: Top 10 Landscape Shrubs - 2021

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

    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, Compact, Deer resistant

    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