Midnight Wine Shine™ Weigela
Shrub
- Improved version of Midnight Wine™ with better flowering, hardiness, and foliage.
- Enjoy the darkest foliage of any weigela!
- Sun-loving shrub adds color spring-frost.
- Zones 4-8, sun, 1.5' tall x 2.5' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: 26,922
Common name: Weigela
Zone: 4 - 8
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 1-1.5' tall and 2-2.5' wide
Flower color: Pink (but primarily a foliage plant)
Foliage color: Dark purple-black
Season of Interest: Spring-fall
Bloom time Spring
Features: Space savers, rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Specimen, ground cover, containers, perennial gardens
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day)
Water: Average
Space: Min. 2.5 - 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.
I could not find a place on your site for just an inquiry. So I ordered 3 Midnight Wine Shine, specifically for the burgundy foliage. I received 3 small plants with green foliage. I received a similar variety of weigela last year and they were not green leaked. Did I receive the correct plants? I am questioning this because I received a mislabeled shrubs last year and just switched up my landscape plan.
Hello! You can contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants, and our team will be happy to properly verfiy your plants. We look forward to helping!
Purchased 3 of these and planted about 2 months ago. Zone 7a in northern Delaware and they seem to be doing well. I have them in an area that receives afternoon shade. I fed with extended release fertilizer at planting time. They don't seem to need much care. They don't appear to get stressed when we haven't had any rain. No insect problems and the bunnies leave them alone.
With an auto-watering supply of 10 minutes of drip hose in both morning and evening, I expected them to take off a little quicker?
Just returned from a week and a half vacation, just looking at the dozen plants a few minutes ago. A couple have taken off nicely, while others don't appear much different than the day they were received and planted, well over a month ago?
They look healthy - so, maybe they're just taking their own sweet time?!
All but one of the weigela are doing well. Alas, the sick one has lost all leves. Am hoping it will make a comeback.
My tiny Midnight Wine Shine™ Weigelas arrived in excellent shape. I watered them, let them sit in shade for a day, and planted them. I love the darkish leaf color! So far, they look very happy!
I had ordered these before and recieved big beautiful plants. So i ordered 4 more. These were so small, wilted, and cut back so hard that there wasnt hardly any plant left. Very disappointing for the price i paid for these, especially after i recieved such beautiful healthly plants just before this.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to us to start the claims process if necessary.
Perfect size for any size garden. Foliage is quique, and a real standout in the garden
I've ordered Weigela on here before and the ones I with this got with this order don't look like the midnight wine shine. The leaves are light green, maybe it was in a low light situation but I really think this is different variety that I have. I'm bummed because I wanted to add to the one I already have growing. I kind of reins the look of the drift I was creating.
Hello! We are sorry that you're unsatisfied 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 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
Nice looking plants, they've been in the ground a couple of weeks or so and are doing well.
Planted this last spring, they did very well, stayed compact but full with nice purple color that changed later summer to a brown-purple. Considering their on the east side of my house they did quite well. I have six other varieties of Weigela and this and My Monet are my favorites.
Plants arrived in great condition and are doing well
I received a drinking straw sized plant, which was much smaller than I expected. Unfortunately after a few weeks, I went out to water it and it had broken in half so I threw it away.
Hello Al, I'm sorry to hear you didn't have success with your weigela. Your new plants need extra water and sometimes more protection than more established plants as they make themselves at home in your landscape. We try to accurately describe our plants on our site, but if you ever receive a damaged plant or one that you're not 100% satisfied with be sure to reach out to us within 30 days of receiving, we offer a 30 day guarantee and are happy to replace or refund you within that time window. Don't hesitate to reach out to our customer service team if you have any other questions!
when should I order to be sure that the plants are not shipped before winter is over?
We begin shipping plants at proper planting time in your area, which is determined by your USDA Hardiness Zone. If you prefer, you may specify a later shipping date during the checkout process. To see our 2024 shipping schedule, click this link:
Does this plant bloom with flowers
Thank you for contacting us! This plant is primarily grown for foliage colors, dark purple-black. It does have pink flower blooms in Spring.
Do these plants shed their leaves during the winter months?
Yes, the Weigela is deciduous, which means it drops it leaves every winter.