{"product_id":"midnight-wine-shine-weigela","title":"Midnight Wine Shine Weigela","description":"\u003cp\u003eMidnight Wine Shine Weigela (Weigela florida 'Midnight Wine Shine') is a true mini — under 2 feet tall, glossy burgundy leaves, pink blooms. Whether you are tucking into an Edina foundation gap, edging a Minneapolis walkway, or container-planting on a St. Paul patio — Midnight Wine Shine gets the job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Midnight Wine Shine Weigela\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:600px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;width:40%;\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeigela florida 'Midnight Wine Shine'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eMature Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003e1-2 ft tall × 2 ft wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eBloom \/ Foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003ePink flowers in late spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eFull sun (6+ hrs) for best bloom and foliage color. Tolerates light afternoon shade.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eModerate. Drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eTolerates Minnesota clay-loam. Prefers well-drained soils.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003e4-8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a). Reliable to -25°F.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eModerately deer-resistant — deer occasionally browse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eDeciduous — green, burgundy, gold, or variegated leaves depending on cultivar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eModerate — 12-18 inches per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love Midnight Wine Shine Weigela\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpring + summer color\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeigela delivers an exceptional spring flower show with trumpet-shaped pink, red, or white blooms — and many varieties rebloom through summer. Pairs beautifully with native perennials in a Twin Cities Twin Cities garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFoliage interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany cultivars feature dark burgundy, gold, or variegated leaves that hold color all summer. A burgundy weigela like Midnight Wine Shine Weigela pairs gorgeously against silver Russian sage or chartreuse hostas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollinator gardens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHummingbirds and butterflies adore weigela blooms. Critical mid-summer nectar source for Minnesota pollinator habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Mini Glossy-Leaf Weigela for Tight Minnesota Spaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmallest burgundy weigela with glossy leaves — fits tight residential spaces. That's why Midnight Wine Shine Weigela has earned a spot in our Minnesota launch catalog — it's a weigela we're confident will thrive in your Twin Cities landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Midnight Wine Shine Weigela in the Twin Cities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring (mid-April through early June) or early fall (late August through late September). Avoid planting during peak summer heat — Twin Cities heat waves can stress newly installed root balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6+ hrs) for best bloom and foliage color. Tolerates light afternoon shade. Choose a location with the mature size of 1-2 ft tall × 2 ft wide in mind — give Midnight Wine Shine Weigela room to fill out without crowding fences, sidewalks, or neighboring plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil prep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates Minnesota clay-loam. Prefers well-drained soils. If your Twin Cities yard has heavy clay (common in Plymouth, Eden Prairie, and Wayzata), amend the planting hole with 25-30% compost to improve drainage. For sandy soils in parts of Anoka and Washington counties, mix in compost to improve water retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDig a hole 2× the width of the root ball and the same depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLoosen the sides of the hole — slick clay walls block root expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSet Midnight Wine Shine Weigela so the top of the root ball is 1-2\" above grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBackfill with native soil mixed 25% with compost. Tamp gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater deeply (5+ gallons) immediately after planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulch 2-3\" deep, keeping mulch 2\" away from the stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year (establishment):\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 1-2× per week from April through October. Midnight Wine Shine Weigela needs consistent moisture to develop a strong root system for its first Minnesota winter. Check soil moisture 4-6\" deep — water when the top 2-3\" feels dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished (year 2+):\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate. Drought-tolerant once established. During typical Twin Cities summers, supplemental water during 2+ week dry spells is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter prep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply in late October before ground freeze — this protects Midnight Wine Shine Weigela through dry winter winds. Apply a fresh 2-3\" layer of mulch in November to insulate the root zone through deep freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after spring bloom — weigela blooms on old wood. Hard pruning every few years rejuvenates the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Midnight Wine Shine Weigela hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Midnight Wine Shine Weigela is rated for zones 4-8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — the Twin Cities metro is zone 4b–5a, well within its hardiness range. Smallest burgundy weigela with glossy leaves — fits tight residential spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Midnight Wine Shine Weigela grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nModerate — 12-18 inches per year. Expect mature size (1-2 ft tall × 2 ft wide) within 5-8 years depending on site conditions and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill deer eat Midnight Wine Shine Weigela?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nModerately deer-resistant — deer occasionally browse. In high-deer-pressure suburbs (Wayzata, Stillwater, Hudson), supplemental fencing or repellents may help young plants establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I plant Midnight Wine Shine Weigela in part shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFull sun (6+ hrs) for best bloom and foliage color. Tolerates light afternoon shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size gallon should I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe typically offer Midnight Wine Shine Weigela in #2, #5, #10, and sometimes larger gallon sizes. Smaller sizes establish faster and cost less; larger sizes give instant impact. For most Twin Cities residential landscapes, #5 or #10 gallon is the sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere We Deliver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree Timbers Minnesota delivers and installs Midnight Wine Shine Weigela across the Twin Cities metro — Minneapolis, St. Paul, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Edina, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Bloomington, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Lakeville, Eagan, Roseville, Shoreview, Stillwater, Woodbury, Hudson, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, Chanhassen, Excelsior, Victoria, Chaska, and surrounding communities. Live Midnight Wine Shine Weigela grown for our climate and delivered fresh from our Waconia, MN nursery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Midnight Wine Shine Weigela Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor walkway edging or a front-of-bed ribbon, space plants about 18 inches apart (mature width is about 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\u003eAs a true mini, it also works as a single in a patio container or a 2-foot foundation gap, or in drifts of 3–5 for a glossy burgundy band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMidnight Wine Shine Weigela Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy burgundy leaves emerge first, then pink trumpet flowers open in late spring on last year's wood — so save any shaping until right after bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The polished, dark foliage holds its color through heat, doing the work of a flowering plant even between blooms while hummingbirds and butterflies visit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy foliage carries to frost. Give it a deep late-October watering before the ground freezes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tidy, low twiggy mound under the snow — reliable to -25°F with a 2–3 inch mulch blanket over the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/midnight-sun-weigela\"\u003eMidnight Sun Weigela\u003c\/a\u003e — a fellow dwarf whose gold-and-fire variegation glows against this one's dark gloss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/spilled-wine-weigela\"\u003eSpilled Wine Weigela\u003c\/a\u003e — the wider-spreading burgundy cousin for the layer just behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/very-fine-wine-weigela\"\u003eVery Fine Wine Weigela\u003c\/a\u003e — finer-textured burgundy foliage to extend the wine-dark theme down a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/green-velvet-boxwood\"\u003eGreen Velvet Boxwood\u003c\/a\u003e — a crisp evergreen counterpoint that keeps the bed structured in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Midnight Wine Shine Weigela Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need real color in a tight spot — a foundation gap, walkway edge, or container — this under-2-foot weigela delivers glossy burgundy leaves all season, pink late-spring trumpets for hummingbirds, and drought tolerance once established. It's not a fit for shady beds, where bloom and leaf color fade, and in high-deer suburbs young plants may need repellent while they establish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54169960055089,"sku":"S3630","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/Midnight_wine_shine_weigela_2_c611ea02-c8bd-41d0-bc59-f5c5d8774d19.jpg?v=1778451895","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/midnight-wine-shine-weigela","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}