Botanical profile

Weigela florida ‘Spilled Wine’

Latin name
Weigela florida ‘Spilled Wine’
Common name
Weigela 'Spilled Wine'
Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae

Weigela florida ‘Spilled Wine’, known as Spilled Wine Weigela, is a compact ornamental shrub highly valued for its deep purple foliage and vibrant blooms. This variety forms a dense shrub with a low, rounded, slightly spreading habit, making it an excellent plant for borders, mass plantings, or rock gardens. Its deciduous burgundy to deep purple foliage remains ornamental all season and creates a spectacular contrast with the numerous magenta-pink tubular flowers that appear in spring. The bell-shaped flowers attract hummingbirds and various pollinators, adding life to the garden. Thanks to its compact silhouette and intense coloration, Weigela florida ‘Spilled Wine’ is particularly appreciated for adding depth and contrast to landscape designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 39
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Light application in spring if necessary
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerates a variety
Minimum temperature
'-35 °C (-31 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Rose / magenta
Fruiting
Dry discrete capsules
Foliage color
Purple / dark purple
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Bushy, compact
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 ft (60 cm)
Width
4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.