Wine & Roses® Weigela
Weigela florida 'Alexandra' P.P. #10,772, C.B.R. #2,642
Rosy-pink flowers add a touch of romance when displayed against the dark glossy foliage. The foliage is much darker than that of older varieties like Java Red. It contrasts beautifully with the rosy-pink flowers, making for a high impact display in the garden. This variety produces copious amounts of flowers in spring, and will re-bloom throughout the summer. The trumpet-like flowers are adored by hummingbirds!
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden style: | Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, seldom needs watering. In hot or dry climates, supplemental watering is required. |
| Average landscape size: | 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attributes: | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Specimen |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Purple |
| Item no.: | 7656 |
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Care Information
Prefers well-drained soils but fairly adaptable to other soil types. It is best to prune immediately after flowering. Will flower sporadically on current season's growth. Medium moisture. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs.
Design Ideas
Try using Wine & Roses® colorful branches in flower arrangements. It can also be enjoyed as an accent plant or used for a dramatic mass planting. It is fast growing and trouble free, making it an easy way to add season long color to the garden.
Rosy-pink flowers add a touch of romance when displayed against the dark glossy foliage. The foliage is much darker than that of older varieties like Java Red. It contrasts beautifully with the rosy-pink flowers, making for a high impact display in the garden. This variety produces copious amounts of flowers in spring, and will re-bloom throughout the summer. The trumpet-like flowers are adored by hummingbirds!
Care Information
Prefers well-drained soils but fairly adaptable to other soil types. It is best to prune immediately after flowering. Will flower sporadically on current season's growth. Medium moisture. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs.
Design Ideas
Try using Wine & Roses® colorful branches in flower arrangements. It can also be enjoyed as an accent plant or used for a dramatic mass planting. It is fast growing and trouble free, making it an easy way to add season long color to the garden.
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden style: | Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, seldom needs watering. In hot or dry climates, supplemental watering is required. |
| Average landscape size: | 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attributes: | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Specimen |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Purple |
| Item no.: | 7656 |
