Wine & Spirits
Weigela florida 'SMNWFGC'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 5 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 (Clifton Park's ~1,000 hours easily exceeds vernalization needs) |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-drained, adaptable |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Zones | 4-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Elliptic (Oval tapering ends) |
| Foliage colour | Dark purple/black |
| Bloom | White |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Spirea, Cotinus, Hydrangea |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Prune after flowering to maintain shape.
Maintenance
Remove the oldest stems to the ground every few years.
Cleanup
Remove dead wood in early spring.
Notes
Stunning contrast of white flowers against very dark foliage.