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A marvelous low mounding, dwarf  version of WINE & ROSES!  Dark metallic burgundy-purple foliage and pink flowers.

Perfect for the front of the border, the perennial garden or used as a groundcover. Developed by Herman Geers of the  Netherlands. 

Weigela florida 'Elvera' pp12,217, cbr# 2643

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5-7

Bloom Time: Spring

Bloom Color:  Bright rosy pink

Foliage Color:  Dark purple-black

Size: 12-18 inches tall

Exposure: Full sun for best foliage color

Soil: Extremely adaptable, but prefers Well-drained soils.

Pruning: Best if done immediately after flowering. Also flowers sporadically on current season’s growth.

Watering: Medium moisture.

Wildlife: Hummingbirds & butterflies

Type: Deciduous

Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.

Uses: Shrub borders, grouping, masses, specimen and containers.

Breeders: Herman Geers, the same breeder of Weigela WINE & ROSES^®

Intense Purple-Black foliage provides season long interest and color!

Small, dwarfing habit makes MIDNIGHT WINE^® perfect for use in the front of the border or for edging.  Also great in perennial beds.

The tidy mound of dark purple foliage can be used as an accent plant or a dramatic mass planting.  Consider it instead of crimson pygmy barberry:  MIDNIGHT WINE^® doesn’t have any thorns!

Available at better nurseries, garden centers and mail order

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