Spilled Wine
Weigela florida
Pronunciation: [wīˈjēlə]
Beautiful and versatile!
Spilled Wine® weigela shares the fabulous deep purple foliage and bright pink flowers of the classic Wine & Roses® weigela but in a smaller size. This useful plant grows wider than tall, making it the perfect choice for edging beds or walkways and for incorporating under windows in your landscaping. Like all weigela, it is deer resistant and very easy to care for.
Top reasons to grow Spilled Wine® weigela:
- Very colorful even when not in bloom
- Dwarf, wider-than-tall habit has many uses in the landscape
- Deer resistant
Prefers well-drained soils but is extremely adaptable to other soil types. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering, but little pruning is needed. Medium moisture. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow-release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.