Weigela florida 'Wine & Spirits'

Weigela florida ‘Wine & Spirits’: Dark Foliage with Crisp White-Green Blooms

A Proven Winners Wine Series selection, Weigela florida ‘Wine & Spirits’ brings a sleek, dramatic look to the shrub border with foliage so dark it reads almost black in the landscape. In late spring, crisp white-green flowers appear in clusters, creating a striking contrast that feels fresh and modern. The overall effect is bold but easy to use, especially when you want a plant that holds strong colour even when it is not in peak bloom. With a naturally mounding habit, it stays full and tidy, making it an instant eye-catcher in full sun plantings.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 90–150 cm
• Spread: 90–150 cm
• Flower Colour: Crisp white-green
• Flowering Period: Late spring
• Foliage: Dramatically dark deciduous foliage
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil

Uses and Benefits: ‘Wine & Spirits’ is ideal for adding depth and contrast to mixed shrub borders, foundation plantings, and sunny feature beds. The dark foliage makes nearby flowers and lighter leaves look brighter, and it pairs beautifully with silver, chartreuse, and clean white palettes. Use it as a focal shrub where the leaf colour can do the heavy lifting all season, or repeat it through a planting to create a strong, cohesive rhythm with spring bloom as a bonus highlight.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun for the strongest colour and the densest habit. Water regularly during the first growing season, then provide deep watering during extended dry spells to keep growth lush and flower buds developing well. Mulch helps conserve moisture and reduce weeds. Prune right after flowering if shaping is needed, focusing on light trimming and the removal of a few older stems over time to encourage vigorous new growth and a full, mounded form.

History: ‘Wine & Spirits’ is part of the Proven Winners Wine Series, selected for its high-contrast pairing of dark foliage and crisp, pale blooms on a garden-friendly, mounding plant. It offers a contemporary twist on classic spring weigela colour, giving designers and home gardeners a shrub that looks intentional from spring through fall.

Final Thoughts: When you want a shrub that looks rich and refined all season, ‘Wine & Spirits’ delivers, with dark foliage that anchors a planting and spring flowers that add a bright, unexpected finish.