{"product_id":"midnight-sun-weigela","title":"Midnight Sun Weigela","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Dwarf Weigela with Fiery Variegated Foliage\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eMidnight Sun Weigela (\u003cem\u003eWeigela florida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Midnight Sun') is grown for its dazzling foliage as much as its flowers, with leaves edged in bright gold and flushed with fiery red and orange on the new growth, deepening through the season. Rosy-pink trumpet flowers appear in late spring to feed hummingbirds. Its tidy dwarf habit makes it a colorful accent for the front of beds and containers, and it's deer-resistant and easy in sunny Edina, Maple Grove, and Woodbury 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 'Midnight Sun'\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 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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosy-pink over gold-and-red variegated 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 Midnight Sun as a colorful dwarf accent at the front of borders, in foundation beds, and in containers. Its multicolored foliage pops against green and dark-leaved companions, and the flowers draw hummingbirds.\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 brings out the brightest foliage color.\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\u003eWhat makes Midnight Sun special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts gold-edged foliage flushed with red and orange gives season-long color beyond the spring flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it attract hummingbirds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the tubular pink flowers are a hummingbird favorite.\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 Midnight Sun with green and dark-leaved shrubs and our other weigelas for a colorful, hummingbird-friendly border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Midnight Sun Weigela Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a front-of-bed color ribbon, space plants about 18 inches apart (mature width is 1.5–2 feet):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun 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 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also shines as a single in a container or a 2-foot bed pocket, or in staggered drifts of 3–5 where the fiery foliage can read as one glowing patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMidnight Sun Weigela Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e New leaves emerge flushed red and orange over gold edges — the foliage show starts before a single flower opens. Rosy-pink trumpets follow in late spring, right when hummingbirds return to the Twin Cities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage colors deepen and shift through the season, so the shrub reads as a multicolored accent even with no blooms. Prune for shape right after flowering, not later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e The gold-and-red variegation holds until frost, carrying front-of-bed color after most perennials fade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drops its leaves to a small, fine-twigged mound. Hardy to zone 4 — occasional tip dieback in a brutal winter regrows quickly and can be trimmed off in spring.\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\/wine-and-roses-weigela\"\u003eWine And Roses Weigela\u003c\/a\u003e — dark burgundy foliage behind Midnight Sun makes the gold-and-fire leaves glow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/midnight-wine-shine-weigela\"\u003eMidnight Wine Shine Weigela\u003c\/a\u003e — a fellow under-2-foot dwarf in glossy burgundy for an easy front-of-bed color duo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-monet-weigela\"\u003eMy Monet Weigela\u003c\/a\u003e — another compact variegated weigela; mixing the two keeps the painterly theme going.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/green-velvet-boxwood\"\u003eGreen Velvet Boxwood\u003c\/a\u003e — a calm, evergreen green backdrop that makes the variegation pop year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Midnight Sun Weigela Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it a sunny, well-drained spot at the front of a bed and it delivers season-long foliage color, late-spring hummingbird flowers, and no deer browsing — all in a footprint under 2 feet. It's not a fit for deep shade, where the fiery variegation washes out to plain green, or for soggy, poorly drained ground.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54315281023281,"sku":null,"price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/midnight-sun-weigela.jpg?v=1779727884","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/midnight-sun-weigela","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}