An excellent accent shrub for shrub borders or house foundation plantings. Will grow best in eastern and central Kansas.
Weigela florida 'Wine and Roses®'
Weigela
'Alexandra'
Tips for Homeowners:
Prune or shear to shape right after flowering. Remove older branches (at least 3) in late winter to improve vigor.
Rate this Plant:
Make room for this beauty with dark purple-burgundy leaves all season and colorful flowers that are great for bouquets and for hummingbirds.
- Compact plant with burgundy/purple leaves
- Hot pink flowers in spring and again summer
- Hummingbird magnet
Height: 4-5 ft
Spread: 4-5 ft
Zone: 4-8
Color: Pink
Interesting Notes about Weigela:
The Weigela is a fast-growing shrub that is loaded with flowers in the spring and sporadically in the summer months. The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and activity will increase when planted in large groups. These shrubs thrive in full sun in northern regions and will like some shade in hot summer climates.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Spring Bloomer
- Drought Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Fall Color
- Great Foliage
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Specimen
Foliage Color:
- Burgundy
- Purple
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Humming-birds
- Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water