Midnight Wine Shine Weigela
Midnight Wine Shine Weigela (Weigela florida 'SMNWFMS')
Midnight Wine Shine Weigela (Weigela florida 'SMNWFMS') is a compact, glossy-leaved shrub with dramatic dark foliage and vivid spring blooms. A refined improvement over the original Midnight Wine, this newer cultivar delivers tighter growth, enhanced leaf color, and greater disease resistance, making it ideal for modern landscapes and small-space plantings.
Distinctive Features
This dwarf shrub matures to just 1 to 1.5 feet tall and 2 feet wide, forming a tidy, mounded shape. Its glossy burgundy-black leaves maintain their color throughout the growing season, offering consistent contrast in beds and borders. In late spring, vibrant pink trumpet-shaped flowers bloom along the stems, attracting hummingbirds and standing out against the dark foliage.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun for best foliage color and flowering
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate; avoid prolonged drought
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Ideal Uses
- Focal point in compact beds or borders
- Container gardens and patio planters
- Color contrast in dark-foliage-themed designs
- Low edging along walkways or driveways
- Accent in pollinator-friendly landscapes
Low Maintenance Care
- Requires minimal pruning; shape lightly after bloom
- Water regularly during establishment and dry periods
- Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
- Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring if needed
- Monitor for leaf spot in humid environments
Why Choose Midnight Wine Shine Weigela
- Glossy, dark foliage provides consistent seasonal contrast
- Dwarf size is perfect for small gardens and containers
- Pink blooms attract hummingbirds and pollinators
- Improved vigor and disease resistance over older cultivars
- An eye-catching focal point with minimal space requirements
Midnight Wine Shine Weigela offers rich color and tidy form in a compact package, serving as a reliable focal point for small gardens, modern landscapes, and container displays.
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