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Weigela 'WineAndRoses'
Weigela florida 'Wine and Roses'
(Old Fashioned Weigela)
Weigela florida 'Wine and Roses'
(Old Fashioned Weigela)
Origin: Hybridizer, Geers (1997)
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Light: Full sun
Height: 3-4'
Spacing: 3-4'
Blooms: Fuschia, bell-shaped, on old growth, early Spring
Foliage: Deciduous, burgundy, 2.5" long, oval-shaped
Soil: Well-drained, rich, acidic
Water: Regular-moderate
Uses: Landscaping, mixed shrub border, cut flowers
Propagation: Hardwood cuttings
Comments: Weigela florida 'Wine and Roses' or Old Fashioned
Weigela is a showy deciduous shrub with an arching, spreading growth habit. It is of hybrid origin by hybridizer Geers (1997). In early Spring, Weigela florida 'Wine and Roses' produces fuschia, bell-shaped blossoms, borne on old growth. Hummingbirds and butterflies are magnetized by the nectar-rich blossoms. The cut flowers make a lovely bouquet. Old Fashioned Weigela has stunning bronze foliage, hence makes an excellent foliage plant. It is easily propagated from hardwood cuttings and thrives best in well-drained, average to rich highly acidic to neutral soil in a sunny environment. Weigela florida 'Wine and Roses' is low maintenance. It can be pruned to maintain size and shape and promote repeat bloosm. Use Old Fashioned Weigela in a mixed shrub border for a showy display.
USDA Zones: 5-9
JennysGarden.com...Plant image and gardening description of Weigela florida 'Wine and Roses' (Old Fashioned
Weigela) growing in Jenny's Garden
