<i>Weigela florida</i> 'Alexandra' | Wine & Roses Weigela
DESCRIPTION
Weigela florida 'Alexandra,' also known as 'Wine & Roses’ Weigela, is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its deep burgundy foliage and vibrant pink flowers. Blooming profusely in late spring to early summer, its trumpet-shaped flowers attract hummingbirds and add a splash of color to the garden. The rich, dark leaves provide a stunning backdrop to the bright blooms, and they maintain their color throughout the growing season. This shrub is perfect for adding dramatic contrast to mixed borders, foundation plantings, or as a specimen plant in the landscape. 'Alexandra' is also excellent for creating informal hedges or for use in mass plantings to create a striking visual impact.
DESCRIPTION
Weigela florida 'Alexandra,' also known as 'Wine & Roses’ Weigela, is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its deep burgundy foliage and vibrant pink flowers. Blooming profusely in late spring to early summer, its trumpet-shaped flowers attract hummingbirds and add a splash of color to the garden. The rich, dark leaves provide a stunning backdrop to the bright blooms, and they maintain their color throughout the growing season. This shrub is perfect for adding dramatic contrast to mixed borders, foundation plantings, or as a specimen plant in the landscape. 'Alexandra' is also excellent for creating informal hedges or for use in mass plantings to create a striking visual impact.
DESCRIPTION
Weigela florida 'Alexandra,' also known as 'Wine & Roses’ Weigela, is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its deep burgundy foliage and vibrant pink flowers. Blooming profusely in late spring to early summer, its trumpet-shaped flowers attract hummingbirds and add a splash of color to the garden. The rich, dark leaves provide a stunning backdrop to the bright blooms, and they maintain their color throughout the growing season. This shrub is perfect for adding dramatic contrast to mixed borders, foundation plantings, or as a specimen plant in the landscape. 'Alexandra' is also excellent for creating informal hedges or for use in mass plantings to create a striking visual impact.
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Family: Caprifoliaceae
Height: 4 to 5 feet
Width: 4 to 5 feet
Foliage Color: Deep burgundy or wine-purple color, maintaining its richness throughout the growing season
Flower Color: Vibrant rose-pink
Bloom Time: Late spring
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Regular
Maintenance: Low
Growing Zone: USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8
Wildlife Attractors: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
