Weigela Wine & Spirits
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking dramatic, deer-resistant seasonal color.
Weigela Wine & Spirits® is a deciduous perennial shrub that provides interest from spring through autumn. This dense, bushy variety features vigorous, rapid growth and an upright, spreading, mounding habit. It produces terminal clusters of crisp white, pollinator-friendly flowers that create a striking contrast against its dramatic dark foliage. Excellent for use in beds, borders, or containers, this cold-hardy shrub is easy to grow and deer resistant. It thrives in sunny to partly shady spots with moist, well-draining soil, though it tolerates clay.
$23.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2688
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
SKU
29317
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, season-long color contrast
- Homeowners wanting low-maintenance, tidy foundation plantings
- Plant lovers desiring extended floral interest throughout summer
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited full-sun landscape areas
- Busy homeowners unable to provide regular supplemental irrigation
- Gardeners preferring plants that require zero pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Visual Contrast
Dark foliage creates a high-impact backdrop for crisp white blooms.
Maintenance Effort
Easy Care designation ensures minimal pruning and fuss for gardeners.
Growth Vigor
Rapid development fills landscape gaps quickly with dense, healthy structure.
Pollinator Appeal
Flower clusters serve as reliable magnets for local beneficial insects.
Landscape Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to containers, garden borders, or foundation plantings.
Environmental Resilience
Deer resistance and clay tolerance make this a robust landscape choice.
Key Specs
SKU
29317
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
5 Feet
Mature Width
5 Feet
Hardiness Zones
4 - 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Foliage Color
Black
Features
- Offers spring through autumn interest
- Features crisp white, pollinator-friendly flowers
- Dramatic dark foliage provides strong contrast
- Vigorous, rapid growth rate
- Deer resistant for landscape protection
- Easy Care Plants designation
- Suitable for use in beds, borders, and containers
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the striking aesthetic appeal of the Weigela Wine & Spirits. The deep, rich wine colored foliage provides exceptional contrast in garden settings, making it a standout design element. Reviewers frequently highlight the plant's robust quality and reliability, noting that it establishes quickly and thrives with minimal effort, often exceeding expectations for color retention even in full sun. This plant delivers dependable, season long drama, confirming its status as a garden favorite.
Know before you buy
This shrub reaches a mature height and width of approximately 5 feet. Its upright, mounding habit makes it a substantial choice for borders or as a standalone focal point.
While it thrives in full sun, it can tolerate partial shade. Keep in mind that the darkest foliage color is typically achieved when the plant receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
Yes, this Weigela is considered deer resistant. While no plant is entirely deer-proof if food sources are scarce, deer generally avoid this shrub due to its taste and texture.
Absolutely. Its dense, mounding habit makes it an excellent candidate for large containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and is large enough to accommodate its 5-foot mature size.
It prefers moist, well-draining soil but is notably adaptable. It is a reliable choice even if your garden has heavier clay soil, provided it does not remain waterlogged.
This variety is hardy in zones 4 through 8. As long as your garden falls within these ranges, the shrub is equipped to handle typical winter temperatures.
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