Weigela Midnight Sun
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking vibrant, year-round container or border color.
Discover the Weigela Midnight Sun™, a stunning deciduous shrub from Proven Winners® ColorChoice® that offers vibrant interest from spring through fall. Its glossy foliage transforms into blazing orange and red hues, complemented by delicate pink blooms in late spring and early summer. This compact, mounding shrub maintains a neat shape, serving as a perennial alternative to annuals. Ideal for beds, borders, or containers, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and is cold-hardy to Zone 4. Enjoy its low-maintenance beauty and deer-resistant qualities in your garden.
$24.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
866
/ 2688
#866 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-37%
Below average
SKU
29310
Who it's for
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, deer-resistant landscaping
- Gardeners seeking year-round visual interest and vibrant color
- Urban dwellers with limited space or container gardens
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners needing rapid, full-sized landscape coverage
- Shady garden owners expecting deep, dramatic foliage colors
- Flower enthusiasts prioritizing heavy, showy floral displays
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Glossy, color-shifting foliage provides vibrant interest throughout the entire growing season.
Maintenance Ease
Compact mounding habit requires minimal pruning to maintain a tidy shape.
Hardiness Range
Robust cold tolerance makes this a reliable performer down to Zone 4.
Landscape Versatility
Perfectly sized for containers, borders, or small-space garden beds.
Pest Resistance
Naturally deer-resistant qualities offer peace of mind for vulnerable landscape areas.
Growth Predictability
Consistent, compact stature ensures it won't outgrow its intended garden footprint.
Key Specs
SKU
29310
Variety
'Verweig9'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
17 inches
Mature Width
17 inches
Light Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
4 - 8
Growth Rate
Not specified
Features
- Striking orange and red summer/fall foliage
- Delicate pink blooms in late spring/early summer
- Compact, tidy mounding habit
- Perennial alternative to annuals
- Deer resistant for landscape protection
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Cold hardy to Zone 4
- Suitable for containers and garden beds
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the striking, deep purple black foliage of the Midnight Sun Weigela, noting it provides exceptional contrast in the landscape. The plant's unique design is a major draw. Reviewers frequently highlight the excellent quality and vigor of the plants received, emphasizing their robust health and reliable growth even in challenging conditions. This variety is celebrated for its low maintenance and high visual impact, making it a favorite for gardeners seeking drama and ease.
Know before you buy
This is a compact, mounding shrub that reaches a mature height and width of approximately 17 inches. Its small, tidy size makes it an excellent choice for containers or the front of a garden border.
While it thrives in full sun to partial shade, providing at least six hours of sunlight daily will help ensure the most vibrant orange and red foliage color.
This variety is cold-hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8, meaning it can survive winters in a wide range of climates across the United States.
The Weigela Midnight Sun is considered deer-resistant, making it a reliable choice for gardens where deer pressure is a common concern.
Because it has a naturally compact and tidy mounding habit, it requires very little maintenance. You can lightly prune it immediately after flowering if you wish to tidy up the shape, but it is not strictly necessary.
Yes, its small stature and mounding form make it perfectly suited for container gardening. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage to keep the soil well-drained, as the plant prefers moderate moisture.
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