Weigela Midnight Wine Shine
The Weigela Midnight Wine Shine® is a compact deciduous shrub celebrated for its exceptionally glossy, dark burgundy to nearly black foliage, offering a striking contrast in the garden. It produces abundant pink flowers in late spring to early summer, which are highly attractive to pollinators. This variety boasts a freely branching, low-mounding habit, making it an excellent choice for borders, containers, or as a specimen plant. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil, demonstrating good hardiness and deer resistance.
$24.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2850
/ 3331
#2850 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-37%
Below average
SKU
29311
Who it's for
- Rich, Dark Foliage
- Compact and Versatile Size
- Easy Care and Hardy
Who should skip it
- Foliage Color Dependent on Sun
- Deciduous in Winter
- Modest Floral Display
Key Specs
SKU
29311
Genus
Weigela
Species
florida
Variety
'SMNWFMS'
Item Form
1-Quart
Bloom Color
Dark Pink
Habit
Compact
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Features
- Improved selection with darker, glossier foliage than Midnight Wine
- Attractive to pollinators
- Compact, low-mounding habit
- Excellent specimen or mass planting
- Cold hardy to Zone 4
- Tolerates clay soil
- Deer resistant
- Easy to grow
- Free-flowering
- Glossy, dark burgundy to black foliage
What customers say
Customers frequently praise the Weigela Midnight Wine Shine for its exceptional quality and striking design. Many gardeners report receiving healthy, well packaged plants that establish quickly. Its compact size and deep burgundy foliage are consistently highlighted as attractive features, providing a beautiful contrast in garden beds. This plant is often seen as a reliable choice for adding vibrant color and structure, thriving in various conditions and delivering consistent visual appeal. The overall consensus points to a highly satisfying purchase experience.
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