SCIENTIFIC NAME: Weigela florida 'SMNWFMS' USPP 26,922, Can 5,944

COMMON NAME: Midnight Wine Shine® Weigela

GARDEN SIZE: 12-18 inches tall x 24-30 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Slow

USDA ZONE: 4-8

EXPOSURE: Full sun

WATER & SOIL: Average water needs; prefers well-drained soils but adaptable to other soil types

HABIT (FORM): Mounded

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; a blend of purple, green, and black, with shiny, dark leaves

FLOWERS: Pink flowers, blooms in spring

PLANT ORIGIN: Northern China, Korea, and Japan

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a host for local insects and wildlife. May provide food for insects.

FERTILIZING: Not necessary, but organic compost may be applied in the spring.

PRUNING: Not necessary, but may be shortened by no more than a third while dormant (February is good) to promote bushiness

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

USES: Hedges