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Dark Horse Weigela
Weigela florida 'Dark Horse'
Pronunciation: wy-GEE-la FLOR-ih-duh
SKU #07639
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing, low, spreading shrub; reaches 3 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Dark bronze foliage with lime green venation combines with purplish pink tubular flowers to make a dramatic statement in the landscape. The neat, compact habit is easy to maintain. Perfect for an accent or shrub border. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Design Ideas | A smaller version of Wine & Roses better fits into small gardens but still deserves high profile locations in foundation planting. Best located on light color walls or use the intense foliage color to mark entries around porch or stoop. Essential to the middle of a shrub border for multi-season interest. Makes a good accent against yellow and lime green foliage plants. Great choice for romantic cottage garden compositions and causal country gardens along picket fences or rails. |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Bronze |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Peony (Paeonia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Spirea (Spiraea); Salvia (Salvia) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune only as needed to shape after bloom period. |
Details
| Description | Dark bronze foliage with lime green venation combines with purplish pink tubular flowers to make a dramatic statement in the landscape. The neat, compact habit is easy to maintain. Perfect for an accent or shrub border. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | A smaller version of Wine & Roses better fits into small gardens but still deserves high profile locations in foundation planting. Best located on light color walls or use the intense foliage color to mark entries around porch or stoop. Essential to the middle of a shrub border for multi-season interest. Makes a good accent against yellow and lime green foliage plants. Great choice for romantic cottage garden compositions and causal country gardens along picket fences or rails. |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Bronze |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Peony (Paeonia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Spirea (Spiraea); Salvia (Salvia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune only as needed to shape after bloom period. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dark Horse Weigela produce flowers?
Spring
Is Dark Horse Weigela evergreen or deciduous?
Dark Horse Weigela is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Dark Horse Weigela?
Dark Horse Weigela is Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is Dark Horse Weigela resistant to pests or animals?
Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Dark Horse Weigela grow?
Dark Horse Weigela has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Dark Horse Weigela?
Dark Horse Weigela grows in an Spreading habit.
Where can I use Dark Horse Weigela in my landscape?
Dark Horse Weigela is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge.
How can I use Dark Horse Weigela in my garden design?
A smaller version of Wine & Roses better fits into small gardens but still deserves high profile locations in foundation planting. Best located on light color walls or use the intense foliage color to mark entries around porch or stoop. Essential to the middle of a shrub border for multi-season interest. Makes a good accent against yellow and lime green foliage plants. Great choice for romantic cottage garden compositions and causal country gardens along picket fences or rails.
What color are Dark Horse Weigela flowers?
Dark Horse Weigela produces Purplish-pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Dark Horse Weigela?
Dark Horse Weigela has Bronze foliage.
What plants grow well with Dark Horse Weigela?
Good companion plants for Dark Horse Weigela include: Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Peony (Paeonia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Spirea (Spiraea); Salvia (Salvia).
How do I care for Dark Horse Weigela?
Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune only as needed to shape after bloom period.
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