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Spilled Wine® Weigela

Weigela florida

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Overview

The Spilled Wine® Weigela, or Weigela florida, is a compact deciduous shrub with deep black-purple foliage and bright pink spring flowers. It grows 24-36 inches tall and spreads 36-48 inches wide in a low, spreading form. Best in full sun and well-drained soil with average moisture, it is easy to maintain and deer resistant. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 4–8
Spilled Wine® Weigela (Weigela florida) — is a compact deciduous shrub with deep black-purple foliage and bright pink spring flowers
Spilled Wine® Weigela (Weigela florida) — It grows 24-36 inches tall and spreads 36-48 inches wide in a low, spreading form

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Family
Caprifoliaceae

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Spilled Wine® Weigela (Weigela florida) — is a compact deciduous shrub with deep black-purple foliage and bright pink spring flowers
Spilled Wine® Weigela (Weigela florida) — It grows 24-36 inches tall and spreads 36-48 inches wide in a low, spreading form

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