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Megan Mathey
Grand Haven, Michigan

WINE & SPIRITS®

Weigela

Weigela florida

'SMNWFGC'

PP#34,358; CBRAF

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  • Dark foliage
  • White flowers
  • Deer resistant
Description

Wine & Spirits® weigela is one of our favorite new plants. An update on our classic Wine & Roses weigela, this vigorous, handsome variety combines even more dramatic dark foliage with crisp white-green flowers. A real showstopper in the garden center and landscape.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
3 - 5'
Width
3 - 5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring/early summer
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Black
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.

  • Booklet/Brochure: Proven Winners ColorChoice Programs: Spec Sheet: Grower Sheet: 2024 Shrubs of the Year Growing Book
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week May 19, 2022

    • Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Deer resistant, 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, White flowers, Black foliage

    Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Deer resistant, 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, White flowers, Black foliage