Weigela 'Wine & Roses®'

Abbotsford Nursery Inc.

$36.99
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Weigela florida 'Wine & Roses®' is a masterpiece of deep, velvety dark purple foliage that maintains its rich, "wine-stained" hue from spring through autumn. This dramatic backdrop is spectacularly paired with a massive flush of rosy-pink, trumpet-shaped flowers that appear in late spring, creating a romantic and high-energy display. With its graceful, mounded habit, this award-winning shrub acts as a sophisticated focal point, bringing a touch of luxury and effortless "wow-factor" to your landscape.

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Plant Details

Mature Size:

48–60" Tall X Wide.

Zone:

4-8

Watering:

Medium

Foliage Type:

Deciduous

Growth Rate:

Moderate - Fast

Light:

Full Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Wine & Roses Weigela, Alexandra Weigela

Scientific Name:

Weigela florida 'Alexandra' (Trade name: Wine & Roses®)

Type:

Ornamental Flowering Shrub

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: 4–5 feet tall and wide.
  • Growth Habit: Upright, spreading, and mounded.
  • Form: Dense, multi-stemmed rounded shrub.
  • Growth Rate: Medium to Fast.
  • Longevity: 30+ years under ideal conditions.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full sun for best color; will tolerate partial shade but foliage may turn greenish.
  • Soil Preferences: Thrives in well-drained, moist, fertile loamy soils.
  • Soil Tolerance: Highly adaptable to most soil types, including clay and various pH levels.
  • Watering: Average; requires regular watering during its first year and in periods of drought.

Special Features:

Award-winning variety (AGM winner); attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; deer and rabbit resistant; excellent for cut flower arrangements.

Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

  • Bloom Information: Profuse rosy-pink trumpet flowers in late spring/early summer; may sporadically rebloom in summer.
  • Fall Colour: Deep purple foliage intensifies, occasionally taking on reddish tones.
  • Bark: Grey-brown and slightly textured on older stems.
  • Fruit: Small, inconspicuous seed capsules.

Garden Value:

Excellent for mixed borders, mass plantings, and as a colorful flowering hedge. Its striking dark leaves make it a perfect companion for silver or chartreuse-leaved plants.

Wildlife & Human Value:

  • Wildlife Value: A premier nectar source for hummingbirds and various pollinators.
  • Human Value: Provides high-impact, season-long color for curb appeal; relatively low-maintenance for busy gardeners.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

  • Best Time To Plant: Spring or Autumn.
  • Spacing: 4–5 feet apart for a continuous hedge.
  • Location Tips: Choose a sunny spot with good air circulation; highly tolerant of urban environments.

Care:

  • Light Requirements: Full sun (at least 6 hours) is essential to maintain the dark purple foliage color.
  • Moisture Requirements: Prefers consistent, medium moisture; avoid letting the soil dry out completely.
  • Maintenance: Low maintenance; prune immediately after flowering to shape and encourage new growth.
  • Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth appears.

Tolerances:

Clay soil, urban pollution, and deer.

Tips For Success:

To keep the plant looking its best, remove one or two of the oldest stems to the ground every few years to encourage vigorous new growth.

Fruit Profile