Weigela florida Very Fine Wine
Best compact shrub for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, colorful landscape accents.
The Very Fine Wine Weigela is a compact, deciduous shrub celebrated for its striking deep burgundy foliage and vibrant pink-red blooms. Reaching a mature height and spread of 2 to 3 feet, this ornamental plant provides excellent contrast in landscapes. It flowers from late spring into early summer, attracting beneficial pollinators like bees and hummingbirds. This variety thrives best when situated in full sun and requires well-drained soil. Its low-maintenance nature and rich, lasting color make it an ideal choice for borders, foundation plantings, or as a colorful accent piece in your garden design.
$39.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
857
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#857 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Size
3
/ gallon
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast foliage for mixed borders
- Urban dwellers with limited space for large shrubs
- Homeowners wanting extended seasonal floral interest
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with heavily shaded planting sites
- Busy gardeners unable to provide regular irrigation
- Low-maintenance gardeners averse to pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Deep burgundy foliage creates a dramatic, high-contrast focal point.
Space Efficiency
Compact growth habit fits perfectly into small gardens or borders.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal upkeep to maintain its tidy, ornamental shape.
Pollinator Appeal
Vibrant blooms reliably draw hummingbirds and bees to the landscape.
Bloom Longevity
Provides a consistent splash of color from spring into summer.
Environmental Versatility
Thrives best in full sun with well-drained soil conditions.
Key Specs
Size
3 gallon
Height
2 to 3 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Light Preference
Full sun
Features
- Features deep burgundy foliage for striking garden contrast
- Produces vibrant pink-red flowers
- Attracts pollinators including bees and hummingbirds
- Compact growth habit suitable for smaller spaces
- Low-maintenance ornamental shrub
What customers say
Consumers consistently highlight the exceptional quality and striking aesthetic appeal of the Very Fine Wine Weigela. Reviewers frequently note the plant's robust health upon arrival, confirming its excellent vigor and ease of establishment. The deep, rich foliage color is a major draw, reliably delivering the promised visual impact. This combination of superior quality and reliable design makes it a highly valued garden addition.
Know before you buy
Since the Very Fine Wine Weigela reaches a mature spread of 2 to 3 feet, you should space them at least 3 feet apart if you want to avoid overlapping. For a tighter, hedge-like appearance, you can space them slightly closer at 2.5 feet.
This variety has a naturally compact growth habit, so it requires very little maintenance. If you do want to shape it, prune it immediately after the spring flowering period to ensure you don't cut off next year's buds.
While it can tolerate some shade, the deep burgundy foliage color is most vibrant when the plant receives full sun. If planted in too much shade, the leaves may turn a greener shade and the plant will produce fewer flowers.
Weigela is generally considered deer-resistant, though no plant is entirely deer-proof. If deer are a significant problem in your area, you may still want to use a repellent during the early spring when new growth is tender.
This shrub is not overly picky, but it performs best in well-drained soil. It does not like to sit in standing water, so avoid areas of your garden that stay consistently soggy after rain.
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