Wine & Roses Weigela
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting seasonal color.
The Wine & Roses® Weigela is a captivating deciduous shrub that brings exceptional color to any garden. Its glossy, dark burgundy foliage provides a stunning contrast to the vibrant, bright pink blooms that resemble roses. This reblooming variety offers an extended display of color from late spring through summer, making it a standout in any landscape. Reaching a manageable size, it's perfect for borders, entryways, or as a focal point. Adaptable to various well-drained soils and requiring low maintenance, it provides year-round visual appeal and attracts pollinators.
$21.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2596
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-44%
Below average
Mature Height
45.
/ - ft
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking year-round visual contrast and deep foliage color
- Busy homeowners wanting a resilient, low-effort landscape shrub
- Wildlife enthusiasts hoping to attract hummingbirds to their garden
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited full-sun planting locations
- Casual gardeners who prefer a flexible or hands-off pruning schedule
- Residents in humid climates prone to fungal and pest issues
Performance breakdown
Foliage Impact
Dark burgundy leaves provide a high-contrast backdrop for any garden bed.
Bloom Consistency
Reliable reblooming cycle ensures vibrant color from late spring through summer.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal pruning and care to maintain its ideal spreading form.
Pollinator Attraction
Bright pink blooms act as a magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Hardiness Range
Robust adaptability across USDA zones four through nine ensures wide viability.
Landscape Versatility
Compact size fits perfectly into borders, entryways, or as focal points.
Key Specs
Mature Height
4-5 ft.
Mature Spread
4-5 ft.
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones
4-9
Soil Type
Well-drained
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late Spring to Summer
Features
- Striking dark burgundy foliage
- Vibrant pink rose-like blooms
- Extended reblooming color
- Manageable size for versatile planting
- Low-maintenance care
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Adaptable to various soil types
- Provides year-round visual interest
What customers say
The Wine & Roses Weigela is a standout for its stunning visual appeal and dependable growth. Its deep burgundy leaves provide lasting contrast, beautifully paired with vibrant rose pink flowers. Customers consistently highlight the plant’s excellent quality, noting robust specimens that establish easily. This shrub is celebrated for its minimal care requirements and resilience, making it a trustworthy addition to any landscape. Despite potential slight bronzing in intense sun, its dramatic look and consistent vitality ensure high satisfaction, offering exceptional value and reliable seasonal beauty.
Know before you buy
This variety is a rebloomer, meaning it produces a heavy flush of pink flowers in late spring and continues to provide sporadic blooms throughout the summer. While it is not in constant full bloom, it offers a much longer display than traditional weigela varieties.
At maturity, the Wine & Roses Weigela reaches 4 to 5 feet in both height and spread. You should plant it at least 4 feet away from other shrubs or structures to ensure it has enough room to maintain its natural, spreading form.
This plant is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9. It is quite cold-tolerant, but if you live in the colder end of that range, ensure it is planted in a spot with well-drained soil to prevent root issues during winter.
Yes, for the deepest, most vibrant burgundy foliage, this shrub needs full sun, which means at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. If planted in partial shade, the leaves may turn more greenish-bronze.
It is very low-maintenance. Once established, it is adaptable to various soil types and does not require frequent pruning, though you can lightly trim it immediately after its main spring bloom if you want to shape it.
Yes, the rose-like pink blooms are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. It is an excellent choice if you are looking to support local pollinators while adding a bold color contrast to your landscape.
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