Weigela, Dark Foliage 'Coco Chill'
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking vibrant color and hummingbird appeal.
Discover the Coco Chill™ Weigela, a stunning shrub that brings dramatic color and form to your garden. Its foliage transitions from deep ruby red to rich burgundy, providing a striking backdrop for the vibrant, bright pink trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring. This deciduous shrub forms a neat, mounded habit, making it perfect for borders, mass plantings, or containers. With excellent winter hardiness and a compact size, it's a low-maintenance choice that reliably attracts hummingbirds, adding life and beauty to your landscape.
$29.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1635
/ 2688
#1635 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-24%
Below average
Scientific Name
1
/ Weigela florida 'VBL'
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast foliage for year-round visual interest
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, adaptable landscape plants
- Eco-conscious gardeners wanting to support local hummingbirds and bees
Who should skip it
- Shady garden owners unable to provide consistent full sun
- Gardeners prioritizing shrubs with long-lasting or continuous floral displays
- Hands-off gardeners who prefer plants requiring zero pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Deep burgundy foliage creates a high-contrast stage for vibrant pink blooms.
Maintenance Ease
Compact mounded habit requires minimal pruning to maintain its tidy shape.
Hardiness
Robust winter tolerance ensures reliable performance even in colder climate zones.
Pollinator Appeal
Trumpet-shaped flowers act as a natural magnet for local hummingbird populations.
Versatility
Perfectly scaled for containers, mass plantings, or tight urban garden borders.
Environmental Resilience
Proven tolerance for urban pollution makes this a reliable city choice.
Key Specs
Scientific Name
Weigela florida 'VBL1'
Mature Height
3 feet
Mature Width
3 feet
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4a
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Medium
Expected Lifespan
Approximately 30 years
Features
- Striking dark red to burgundy foliage
- Vibrant pink, trumpet-shaped flowers
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Neat, mounded form
- Compact size for smaller gardens
- Excellent winter hardiness
- Tolerant of urban pollution
- Ideal for mass planting or containers
What customers say
Customer satisfaction centers overwhelmingly on the stunning, deep chocolate to near black foliage of the Weigela 'Coco Chill™'. Reviewers value the dramatic contrast this dark coloration brings to garden designs, effectively anchoring borders and complementing lighter plants. Buyers consistently praise the superior quality upon arrival; plants are robust and establish quickly, minimizing transplant issues. While the late spring pink blooms are a pleasant addition, the foliage remains the primary draw. A minor point of friction involves the initial higher price, though many feel the premium quality and reliable, season-long performance justify the investment. This shrub is celebrated as a high-impact, low-maintenance choice that reliably delivers its signature dark color.
Know before you buy
This shrub maintains a neat, mounded habit and reaches a mature size of approximately 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide.
Yes, for the best foliage color and flower production, you should plant this Weigela in a location that receives full sun.
Absolutely. Its compact size and mounded form make it an excellent choice for containers, provided the pot has adequate drainage.
Yes, the Coco Chill Weigela is rated for Zone 4a, meaning it has excellent winter hardiness and can withstand quite cold temperatures.
This variety is known for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring. It is primarily a spring-blooming shrub.
Yes, this Weigela is noted for its tolerance to urban pollution, making it a resilient option for city landscapes or roadside plantings.
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