Wine and Roses Weigela (Weigela florida 'Alexandra' WINE AND ROSES)
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Deciduous Perennial Shrub in the Caprifoliaceae Family | |||||
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Weigela florida 'Alexandra', also known as Wine & Roses Weigela, is a deciduous shrub that brings vibrant color and texture to the garden. This compact cultivar typically grows 4-6 feet tall and wide, with a rounded, mounded habit. Its most striking feature is the dark burgundy-purple foliage that emerges in spring and maintains its rich hue throughout the growing season. In late spring to early summer, Weigela florida 'Alexandra' produces an abundance of tubular, hot pink flowers that attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. These blooms create a beautiful contrast against the dark foliage. Thriving in full sun, this Weigela cultivar prefers well-drained, moist soil but is adaptable to a range of growing conditions. Its compact size and vibrant color make it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, mixed borders, and containers. With its eye-catching foliage and showy flowers, Weigela florida 'Alexandra' is a standout addition to any garden. |
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Mature Size | 4 - 6 feet tall. 4 - 6 feet wide. | ||||
Sun Exposure | Full Sun - Full Sun | ||||
Moisture Tolerance | Medium : Widely adaptable | ||||
Zones | 5a - 8b (Usually hardy to -20° F) | ||||
Tags | Adaptable, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Colorful Foliage, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Edging, Extended Bloom Time, Fall Color, Formal Garden, Foundation, Full Sun, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Low Maintenance, Medium, Medium, Most Popular, Non-Allergenic, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Reblooms, Showy Flowers, Shrub, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil | ||||
Bloom Period | May - June | ||||
Flower Color | Hot Pink
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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