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Wine & Spirits Weigela

Dramatic Dark Foliage
Pollinator Friendly Blooms
Compact Garden Accent

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Wine & Spirits Weigela

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Wine & Spirits Weigela

Wine & Spirits Weigela is a colorful deciduous shrub known for its deep purple foliage, vibrant pink flowers, and compact growth habit. This striking weigela adds bold contrast to landscape beds, foundation plantings, and mixed borders while providing dependable seasonal color.

Why choose Wine & Spirits Weigela?

Wine & Spirits Weigela combines rich foliage color with abundant blooms, delivering strong visual impact throughout the growing season. The dark purple leaves provide a dramatic backdrop for clusters of bright pink, trumpet-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds and pollinators. Its manageable size fits comfortably into smaller landscapes while still creating a bold focal point. With colorful foliage that remains attractive long after flowering ends, this shrub offers multi-season appeal and easy integration into a wide range of garden styles.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Weigela florida ‘Alexandra’
Common Name: Wine & Spirits Weigela
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded, mounded shrub

Wine & Spirits Weigela Additional Information

Wine & Spirits Weigela is prized for its dark burgundy-purple foliage, which emerges in spring and remains attractive through the growing season. In late spring to early summer, the shrub becomes covered with clusters of bright rosy-pink flowers that stand out beautifully against the dark leaves. The blooms are especially attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.

As a deciduous shrub, it sheds its leaves in autumn after providing months of color. The compact, dense habit makes it well suited for foundation beds, mixed shrub borders, mass plantings, and specimen use. Its contrasting foliage pairs particularly well with gold-leaved shrubs, ornamental grasses, and flowering perennials. Light pruning after flowering can help maintain shape while encouraging vigorous new growth. Even when not in bloom, the richly colored foliage ensures this shrub remains a standout feature in the landscape.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant in well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun for best flowering and foliage coloration. Amend soil with organic matter if needed to improve drainage and root establishment.

2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, provide supplemental moisture during extended dry periods.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the root zone to help conserve moisture, moderate soil temperatures, and reduce weed competition.

4. Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain the desired shape and remove older stems as needed to encourage fresh, vigorous growth.

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FAQs

When does Wine & Spirits Weigela bloom?
This shrub typically flowers from late spring into early summer, producing clusters of vibrant pink blooms that may be followed by lighter reblooming later in the season.
How much sun does Wine & Spirits Weigela need?
It performs best in full sun, where it develops the richest foliage color and strongest flower display.
Can Wine & Spirits Weigela be used in smaller landscapes?
Yes. Its compact growth habit makes it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, borders, and smaller garden spaces.

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Lush Foliage
Flowering
Seasonal

Mature Height	Large: Up to 6 ft
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate
Botanical Name	Hypericum x 'Hidcote'
Bloom Time	Mid spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Caprifoliaceae
Flower Color	White
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#3 Container

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Growing Zones 4-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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