Weigela ‘Dark Horse’

Weigela florida ‘Dark Horse’ - Reaching half the size of ‘Wine & Roses, ‘Dark Horse’ is a nice compact, spreader with pink flowers and deep purple-bronze foliage with green veining. Weigela's have a shallow root system of 12". They will reach their max height in just a few seasons. Prune in spring after it's done flowering. Plant 4' away from any foundation. Water deeply once a week for 20-30 min. Use Bone Meal when you first plant and don't fertilize for the first two years. Fertilize once a year in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Zone 4. 90cm W x 90cm H. Shape. Pink flowers in May and June. Insignificant fruit on bronze-purple foliage into the fall. Full sun. Adaptable soil. 3Gallon.

Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds and Pollinators. Deer resistant.