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Wine & Roses® Weigela (Weigela florida 'Alexandra' pp#10,772)

From Marie Iannotti, About.com

Wine & Roses® Weigela (Weigela florida 'Alexandra')

Wine & Roses® Weigela (Weigela florida 'Alexandra')

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Striking for both its rich, dark foliage and the contrast of the foliage and flowers. 'Wine & Roses' won a Gold Medal from the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society and a Silver Medal from the Boskoop Royal Horticulture Society.

  • USDA Zones: 5 - 9
  • Height: 3 - 4', Spacing: 3 - 4'
  • Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
  • Bloom Season: Late spring / Early summer
  • Flower Color: Hot Rose-pink
  • Foliage: Burgundy-Purple, growing darker throughout the summer
  • Growing Tips: Suffers some winter die-back, but recovers quickly and blooms reliably.
  • Notes: Of the new purple-foliage Weigelas, 'Wine & Roses' is the tallest.
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