{"product_id":"electric-love-weigela","title":"Electric Love Weigela","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVivid Red Flowers and Dark Foliage on a Dwarf Rebloomer\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eElectric Love Weigela (\u003cem\u003eWeigela florida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Electric Love') packs a big punch into a small package, pairing deep burgundy-green foliage with electric red trumpet flowers that bloom in late spring and rebloom through summer. The high-contrast color and tidy, mounded dwarf habit make it a standout at the front of borders and in containers, while the nectar-rich flowers keep hummingbirds coming. Deer-resistant and easy, it's a bold little shrub for sunny Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Eagan gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWeigela florida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Electric Love'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5–2 ft tall and wide (dwarf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 4–8 (hardy across most of Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (best bloom and color); tolerates part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring, reblooming into summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric red over dark foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage, well-drained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Electric Love as a bold dwarf accent at the front of borders, in foundation beds, and in containers. The red-on-burgundy contrast pops against greens and golds, and the flowers draw hummingbirds all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall, when cooler weather and steady moisture help roots establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill, water in well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems. Full sun gives the best color and bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 1–2 times per week to establish the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells; it's moderately drought tolerant once established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drip line provides efficient, even moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it rebloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, after the late-spring flush it continues flowering through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it attract hummingbirds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the red tubular flowers are a hummingbird magnet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, hardy to Zone 4 and reliable across most of the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, weigela is generally avoided by deer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Electric Love with green and gold shrubs and our other weigelas for a high-contrast, hummingbird-friendly border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Electric Love Weigela Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a low front-of-border edge, space these dwarfs about 1.5 feet apart (center to center):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13–14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an accent, plant in groups of 3 spaced 18–24 inches apart — each mound stays a tidy 1.5–2 feet, so the trio reads as one bold red-on-burgundy splash. One per container is perfect for a patio pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElectric Love Weigela Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep burgundy-green foliage emerges, then the main event — electric red trumpet flowers smother the mound in late spring, right when hummingbirds return to the Twin Cities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reblooms in waves through summer over dark foliage that keeps the contrast going between flushes; no deadheading required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage holds its moody color late into the season; skip pruning now — shape lightly after the spring flush instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact dormant frame that disappears under snow and shrugs off zone 4 cold — no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/crimson-kisses-weigela\"\u003eCrimson Kisses Weigela\u003c\/a\u003e — a slightly larger red rebloomer to step the border up in height behind Electric Love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/midnight-wine-shine-weigela\"\u003eMidnight Wine Shine Weigela\u003c\/a\u003e — a glossy burgundy mini that doubles down on the dark-foliage theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/goldfinger-potentilla\"\u003eGoldfinger Potentilla\u003c\/a\u003e — golden-yellow blooms that give exactly the green-and-gold contrast this red-on-burgundy shrub craves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/karl-foerster-feather-reed-grass\"\u003eKarl Foerster Feather Reed Grass\u003c\/a\u003e — upright tan plumes for vertical contrast above the low weigela mounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Electric Love Weigela Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it full sun (it tolerates part shade but blooms and colors best with 6+ hours), average well-drained soil, and a front-row spot where its 1.5–2 foot frame won't get buried by bigger shrubs — it's ideal for tight foundation beds, border edges, containers, and deer country. It's not a fit if you need screening or mass height: this is a true dwarf, so for anything over 2 feet look to a full-size weigela instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54315280269617,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/electric-love-weigela.jpg?v=1779727884","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/electric-love-weigela","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}