Weigela florida ‘Dark Horse’

Weigela is a small genus of about 10 species of hardy deciduous spring flowering shrubs native to temperate E Asia.

They are very decorative and easily grown, excellent for town gardens particularly in industrial areas.

W. ‘Dark Horse’ is one of the best of the compact purple leaf cultivars.

• Full sun preferred
• Any well drained fertile soils
• Well drained soil & low water requirements
• Level of care low
• Rate of growth moderate
• Foliage: deciduous glossy dark purple maroon foliage that holds its colour well
• Flowers are trumpet-shaped blooms in clusters of deep pink and are abundant
• Habit: tight, compact, self branching and rounded  2.5ft x 3ft
• Bloom time: Spring-early summer
• Drought tolerant once established. Attracts hummingbirds and Deer resistant