An improved
selection of Wine & Roses®
Weigela but more compact in habit like Java Red
but with better color.
Excellent well branched plant with hot pink tubular
flowers that are adored by Hummingbirds!
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4-8
Size:
2-4 feet tall and 4 feet wide.
Exposure:
Full sun is essential for dark foliage
Bloom Time:
Spring
Bloom Color:
Bright rosy pink
Foliage Color:
Dark purple-black
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 WINE & ROSES® Weigela
Intense Purple-Black foliage provides season long interest and
color!
Small, dwarfing habit makes FINE WINE® weigela 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: FINE WINE® weigela doesn’t have any thorns!
Available: Currently available through
Garden Crossings and at better garden centers. Garden Centers can book finished plants from a Proven
Winner ColorChoice Gold Key Grower.
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