Deep Burgundy Foliage and Soft Pink Flowers

Wine & Spirits Weigela (Weigela florida 'Wine & Spirits') offers season-long color with rich, deep burgundy-purple foliage that holds well through summer, set off in late spring by soft pink trumpet flowers. The dark leaves make a dramatic foil for greens and golds, while the nectar-rich blooms draw hummingbirds and butterflies. Compact, deer-resistant, and easy, it's a striking pick for sunny Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Eagan borders.

Landscape Uses

Use Wine & Spirits as a dark-foliage accent in foundation plantings, mixed and pollinator borders, and mass plantings. The burgundy leaves contrast beautifully with chartreuse and green companions, and the flowers draw hummingbirds.

Best Time to Plant

Plant in spring or early fall, when cooler weather and steady moisture help roots establish.

How to Plant

Dig 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 keeps the foliage darkest.

Watering

First Year: Water deeply 1–2 times per week to establish the roots.
After Year One: Water during dry spells; it's moderately drought tolerant once established.
Drip Irrigation: A drip line provides efficient, even moisture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the foliage stay dark all season?
Yes, the deep burgundy holds well through summer, especially in full sun.

Does it attract hummingbirds?
Yes, the tubular pink flowers are a hummingbird favorite.

Is it hardy in Minnesota?
Yes, hardy to Zone 4 and reliable across most of the state.

Is it deer resistant?
Yes, weigela is generally avoided by deer.

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Pair Wine & Spirits with green and gold shrubs and our other weigelas for a high-contrast, hummingbird-friendly border.