Spilled Wine® Weigela
Shrub
- Glossy purple foliage shimmers in sun.
- Add season long interest with this showy shrub.
- Loved by butterflies & hummingbirds.
- Drought & deer resistant shrub.
- Zones 4-8, sun, 3' tall x 4' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: USPP 23,781
Common name: Reblooming weigela
Zone: 4 - 8
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 2-3' x 3-4'
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Purple
Season of Interest: Spring
Bloom time: Late spring
Features: Space savers, rabbit & deer resistant, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, cold tolerant
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, cottage gardening, foundation planting, massing, small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part-sun (4-6 hrs/day)
Water: Average
Space: Min. 3' apart.
Fertilizing: Apply a granular rose or garden fertilizer in early spring if desired. Never fertilize weigela past mid-summer, as this increases likelihood of winter damage to any new growth the plant puts on as a result.
Winterizing: A good 2-3" layer of mulch is recommended.
Maintenance & Pruning: Weigela bloom on old wood so should only be pruned after blooming. Once plants are mature (after at least 5 years in the ground), you may want to remove a few of the oldest stems each year to keep it producing vigorous young growth.
Note: weigela are one of the last shrubs to leaf out in spring, so don't panic if you aren't seeing signs of life even if everything else in your yard has started to grow.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Ordered 9 spilled wine weigelas and was very impressed with how healthy and big they are. This pic is a couple of hours after unboxing them. Was particularly happy that they had not been pruned into little round balls to fit into smaller packages. These have their natural shape with minimal pruning -- the graceful arching of this variety is why I designed them into my garden in the first place and ball-shaped weigelas take a long time/lots of work to rehab back into their natural beautiful shape. Each pot was well-packed/secure in their own box - 6 in one larger box, 3 in another box, so they don't skimp to reduce shipping costs. I started ordering from this company last year for an extensive revamp of our landscape and have had no complaints with any of the plants I've received. Good communication too. Well worth the money.
Small (had to be for shipping) but very healthy.Growing well, probably 1/3 bigger already. Love the color of the leaves.
It came well packaged and in wonderful condition and has been doing very well since planting it.
Love the weigela shrubs. When I saw this one I had to have it, the foliage looks almost black and will look good in any garden.
They are good. Its been too hot to plant them. Better weather coming
I have the regular Weigela and the ro0ots have been in ground for a month and nothing I have pulled some up and they are just like I got them.
Thank you for your feedback! It’s surprisingly normal for newly transplanted plants to appear like they aren’t growing. That’s because most of the growth occurs below ground in their first year as they allocate more energy to root development. Once your plant is established, it will start investing more in shoot and flower development. To learn more about how plants “sleep, creep, and leap”, read our FAQ here: https://bit.ly/FAQ-plant-growth
High quality lanes and great customer service, much appreciate this company model.
Not your average "starter plants" - well established, healthy. Small, but well-started. Have ordered again this season and definitely will use them again!
I love the color of this Weigela. I'm hopeful it will do great.
These were replacement plants from your company and they are doing very well. Thank you.
Great quality healthy plants
The spilled wine weigela that we purchased is thriving%21 Definitely would purchase from this seller again%21
everything I have ordered this spring has arrived in wonderful condition --in ground and growing !! seven plants in all so glad when you offer gallon sizes
The Spilled Wine Weigela arrived quickly and was healthy and well packed.
Still alive inspire of heat and grasshopper plague!
Plants arrived and I waited the acclamation period and planted my Weigela in a great sunny area. Already a third larger since planting. Beautiful plants when arrived.
It was packaged very well. I'm really happy with how well my weigelia is doing even during this heat and drought. I have kept it watered and its already grown some!
My two Spilled Wine Weigela are doing great. They love the sun in zone 8b. The shipping was tremendous with protection all around the plants. Customer Service is remarkable. Great Garden Plants is an awesome company to work with. Thank you for your great service and awesome support.
These plants are not worth planting.
Hello! We're sorry to hear you've had trouble with your Weigela. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a guarantee on all our plants. Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2023! If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would happily apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/our-guarantee
Nice plant
I potted this plant in a courtyard garden and it's just as described. It loves the sunshine in zone 7!
Spilled Wine® Weigela
I appreciated doing business with you. The plants were safely packed, timely, are growing well and are very attractive.
We had some unprecedented heat and drought when they showed up, but they have settled in and become established. I can't wait to see how they do in the spring.
Planted spilled wine weigela plants in late Sept. watered them every other day. After a couple below freezing nights the leaves are turning brown. Do they go dormant in the winter? Should I be concerned about them?
Spilled Wine® Weigela is not an evergreen shrub so it will lose its leaves and go dormant in winter. However, if you're concerned about your weigela you can send pictures to [email protected] and one of our customer service representatives will be happy to help you!
My wine weigila leaves are brown and they look like they are dying
Browning leaves can be a symptom of several potential problems, such as over or under-watering, soil conditions, diseases, pests, or environmental stress. If you have ensured the weigela is getting adequate light and water, it isn't being over-fertilized and the soil isn't too dense or retaining moisture, you can send pictures to [email protected] for more assistance. One of our customer care specialists will be happy to assist you!
Why are the leaves on my spilled wine green and not purple...the leaves are green?
Hello! Foliage color is influenced by several factors including light exposure and plant maturity. If you just received your weigela that means it's a young plant and the foliage is still new and should change to that purple color as it ages. Make sure the weigela is planted in an area where it will receive full to part sun and you should see purple foliage soon.
How much sun does it need to stay healthy
Weigela need at least 4 hours of sun a day in order to grow/produce blooms.
How long are the
Plant’s warranty?
Here is a link to our warranty policy: https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/our-guarantee