Weigela, Spilled Wine #3
Weigela, Spilled Wine
Weigela florida 'Spilled Wine'
Height: Typically 2–3 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 3–4 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 3–4 feet apart for full coverage
Growth Rate: Moderate
Deciduous
Description
Weigela Spilled Wine is a stunning compact shrub that delivers a bold splash of color and texture to the landscape. Its deep burgundy foliage maintains its rich hue from spring through fall, providing a striking contrast to its vibrant, hot pink trumpet-shaped blooms. Flowering in late spring and sporadically throughout summer, this low-maintenance shrub adds lasting interest to borders, foundation plantings, and mixed beds. Its tidy, mounded form and continuous color make it one of the finest choices for creating a polished, high-impact statement in any design.
General Care
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun
- Watering: Water regularly after planting to establish strong roots and encourage abundant flowering; once established, requires minimal supplemental watering except in prolonged dry periods
- Mulching: Apply a 2-inch layer of mulch to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
- Pruning: Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed
With its bold foliage, vibrant blooms, and refined structure, Weigela Spilled Wine is a magnificent choice for adding color, texture, and season-long interest to the landscape.