Introduction Date: Spring 1998
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Bloom Time: Spring flush with additional flowering through the summer and fall
Bloom Color: Deep rosy pink
Foliage Color: Dark burgundy purple
Size: 4-5 feet tall and wide
Exposure: Full sun for best 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.
Breeder: Herman Geers of Holland
Awards: Pennsylvania Horticulture Society Gold Medal 2000
Weigela WINE & ROSES® has changed Weigela forever! The rich dark burgundy 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.
WINE & ROSES® can be enjoyed as either 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. The richly colored foliage makes its branches an excellent addition to cut flower bouquets.