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Weigela
Rosy pink flowers appear in late spring on Wine and Roses weigela, a stunning pink flowering shrub, and often rebloom in summer as a reliable reblooming weigela. Rich dark purple foliage all summer makes this purple leaf weigela a standout in the landscape. Season long color from this Wine and Roses weigela creates dramatic contrast and interest. Deer resistant and a proven hummingbird attracting shrub.
| Blossom Color | Pink |
| Bloom Season | Early Spring,Late Spring,Mid Spring |
| Exposure | Sun |
| Height | 12-24 in |
| Width | 48-60 in |
| Spacing | 60-72 in |
| Container Sizes | 32 |
| Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Wildlife Attracted | Butterflies,Hummingbirds |
| Wildlife Deterred | Deer |
| Features | Rosy pink flowers appear in late spring on Wine and Roses weigela, a stunning pink flowering shrub, and often rebloom in summer as a reliable reblooming weigela. Rich dark purple foliage all summer makes this purple leaf weigela a standout in the landscape. Season long color from this Wine and Roses weigela creates dramatic contrast and interest. Deer resistant and a proven hummingbird attracting shrub. |
| Adaptable as a Houseplant | No |
| Bog Plant | No |
| Is Disease Resistant | No |
| Drought Tolerant | No |
| Edible | No |
| Erosion Control | No |
| Fragrant Flower | No |
| Fragrant Foilage | No |
| Heat Tolerant | No |
| Native to North America | No |
| Salt Tolerant | No |
| Succulent | No |
| Water Plant | No |
| Uses |
Shrub borders, grouping, masses, specimen plants, and containers (plant in ground in fall.) This makes an excellent mass planting, and can also be used as a cut flower. |
| Maintenance Notes |
Prefers well-drained soils but fairly adaptable to other soil types. It is best to prune immediately after flowering. Will flower sporadically on current season's growth. Medium moisture. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for the recommended rate of application. |
| 2001 | Gardener Selects - Penn State University |
| 2001 | Gardener Selects - Penn State University |
| 2001 | Gardener Selects - Penn State University |
| 2001 | Gardener Selects - Penn State University |
| Silver Medal - Royal Horticulture Society | |
| Gold Medal Plant - Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | |
| Silver Medal - Royal Horticulture Society | |
| Gold Medal Plant - Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | |
| Silver Medal - Royal Horticulture Society | |
| Gold Medal Plant - Pennsylvania Horticultural Society |
