Weigela florida 'Very Fine Wine’

Weigela florida ‘Very Fine Wine®’: Pink Flowers on Purplish-Black Foliage

A Proven Winners® Wine Series favourite for bold contrast in a compact form, Weigela florida ‘Very Fine Wine®’ is a heavy bloomer that lights up spring with bright pink flowers. The blossoms stand out beautifully against purplish-black foliage, giving the shrub a rich, saturated look that holds its own in any sunny border. Its naturally mounded habit stays tidy and full, making it easy to tuck into smaller spaces without losing impact. Pollinators will gladly visit the spring blooms, adding extra life to the garden’s early-season show.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 60–75 cm
• Spread: 60–75 cm
• Flower Colour: Pink
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Foliage: Purplish-black deciduous foliage
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil

Uses and Benefits: ‘Very Fine Wine®’ is ideal for the front of shrub borders, foundation plantings, and sunny mixed beds where you want strong colour without extra height. Use it in repeats for a clean ribbon of dark foliage, or as a compact focal point where the pink spring flowers can pop against nearby greens and silvers. Its neat, mounding shape helps keep plantings looking polished, and the spring bloom period adds early-season energy to the landscape.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun for the best foliage colour and strongest flowering. Water regularly during the first growing season, then provide moisture during extended dry spells to support healthy growth and bud set. Mulch helps conserve moisture and reduce weeds. If shaping is needed, prune right after flowering, keeping cuts light so the shrub maintains its naturally dense, mounded form.

History: Part of the Proven Winners® Wine Series, ‘Very Fine Wine®’ was selected for its compact, mounding habit, purplish-black foliage, and heavy spring bloom of pink flowers. It offers the classic charm of weigela, with a richer leaf colour and a more garden-friendly size for today’s landscapes.

Final Thoughts: For a small shrub that delivers big contrast, ‘Very Fine Wine®’ brings a confident spring show of pink blooms, backed by dark foliage that keeps borders looking rich and intentional all season.