Weigela 'Wine & Spirits'

Weigela ‘Wine & Spirits’ (Weigela florida ‘Wine & Spirits’). Weigela florida ‘Wine & Spirits’ is a deciduous shrub remarkable for its dark purple foliage with black highlights, which enhances its abundant bloom of tubular white to greenish-white flowers in spring and early summer. Its bushy, rounded habit makes it an ideal choice for beds, borders, or low hedges, while its ornamental qualities attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, promoting biodiversity in the garden. Hardy and undemanding, it adapts well to well-drained soils, even clayey ones, and prefers sunny to partial shade exposure to fully express the richness of its foliage.

To plant Weigela ‘Wine & Spirits,’ choose an appropriate exposure: sun to partial shade. The recommended soil is well-drained, tolerating clayey soil. Water the root ball before planting and ensure that water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the moisture by hand before watering again. Spread mulch around the base, leaving the collar clear. Avoid systematic fertilizer applications without considering the soil's richness. In Quebec, choose a period when the soil is thawed and easy to work with.

Allow a width of 1.5 m (5 ft) to arrange the plant's space in the garden. The indicated height of 1.5 m (5 ft) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Keep access to the base to weed, check moisture, and remove damaged parts. Associate this variety with plants whose light and water needs are compatible. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Roots in pots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.