Weigela 'Spilled Wine®'

Sheridan Nurseries Ltd.

$36.99
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This plant features dark, wavy, black-purple foliage that remains rich and vibrant all season long, never fading to green. In spring, it is nearly covered in a profusion of hot magenta-pink, trumpet-shaped flowers that pop against the dark leaves like neon lights. With its unique spreading habit—growing wider than it is tall—it creates a lush, low-profile carpet of intense colour that serves as the perfect "spilled wine" effect for your garden beds and walkways.

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Plant Details

Mature Size:

24–36" tall x 36–48" wide

Zone:

4–8

Watering:

Medium

Foliage Type:

Deciduous

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Light:

Full Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Spilled Wine® Weigela, Reblooming Weigela

Scientific Name:

Weigela florida 'Bokraspiwi'

Type:

Ornamental Deciduous Shrub

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide.
  • Growth Habit: Spreading and mounded; wider than it is tall.
  • Form: Low, dense, multi-stemmed shrub.
  • Growth Rate: Medium.
  • Longevity: Approximately 30 years.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil Preferences: Thrives in moist, well-drained loamy soil.
  • Soil Tolerance: Highly adaptable to clay and various soil types.
  • Watering: Average; provide extra water during hot summer months.

Special Features:

Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; deer and rabbit resistant; heat and drought-tolerant once established.

Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

  • Bloom Information: Clusters of hot pink flowers in late spring; can bloom sporadically in summer and autumn.
  • Fall Colour: Foliage turns an outstanding burgundy or red in the autumn.
  • Bark: Fine-textured branches usually covered by dense foliage.

Garden Value:

Perfect for edging beds, walkways, or foundation plantings—especially under windows due to its low height. Also excels as a "filler" or "thriller" in mixed containers.

Wildlife & Human Value:

  • Wildlife Value: A magnet for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
  • Human Value: Provides high-impact, season-long colour with minimal care; great for small-scale landscapes.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

  • Best Time To Plant: Spring or early autumn.
  • Spacing: Space 3–4 feet apart.
  • Location Tips: Avoid extremely dry spots; thrives in sunny locations with good drainage.

Care:

  • Light Requirements: Full sun (at least 6 hours) is required for the most intense foliage colour and best blooming.
  • Moisture Requirements: Prefers average to moist conditions; should not be allowed to dry out completely.
  • Maintenance: Low maintenance; requires little pruning.
  • Fertilization: Apply a granular rose or garden fertilizer in early spring. Avoid fertilizing past mid-summer to prevent winter damage to new growth.

Tolerances:

Tolerates clay soil, urban pollution, salt, and cold temperatures.

Tips For Success:

Prune immediately after the spring bloom to maintain its tidy shape. Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch annually to retain moisture.

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