SCIENTIFIC NAME: Weigela florida 'SMNWFBGV' USPP 34,297, Can PBRAF

COMMON NAME: Vinho Verde™ Weigela

GARDEN SIZE: 3-5 feet tall x 3-5 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 5-8

EXPOSURE: Full sun

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

HABIT (FORM): Upright

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; lime green leaves with bold black margins

FLOWERS: Reddish pink flowers, blooms in late spring to early summer

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