Weigela florida 'Dark Horse'

Weigela

Tips for Homeowners:

Prune or shear to shape right after flowering.

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The bronze and green foliage is a good accent to neighboring plants and to its purple-pink flowers.

  • Leaves are bronze with lime-green veins
  • Purple-pink flowers in spring
  • Compact habit

An excellent accent shrub for shrub borders or house foundation plantings. Will grow best in eastern and central Kansas.

Height: 2-3 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Zone: 4-8
Color: Pink

Interesting Notes about Weigela:

The Weigela is a fast-growing shrub that is loaded with flowers in the spring and sporadically in the summer months. The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and activity will increase when planted in large groups.  These shrubs thrive in full sun in northern regions and will like some shade in hot summer climates.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Low Maintenance
  • Mass Planting
  • Spring Bloomer
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Great Foliage
  • Border or Bed
  • Long Blooming
  • Specimen

Foliage Color:

  • Multi-Color
  • Green
  • Bronze

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Humming-birds

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Spring

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water