SCIENTIFIC NAME: Weigela florida 'SMNWFDFPD' USPPAF, Can PBRAF

COMMON NAME: Very Fine Wine® Weigela

GARDEN SIZE: 2-2'6" tall x 2-2'6" wide (24-30 inches)

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 4-8

EXPOSURE: Full sun

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

HABIT (FORM): Mounded

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; dark black/purple foliage

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