Weigela florida 'Alexandra’ ~ Wine & Roses® Weigela

Wine & Roses Weigela is a mounding deciduous shrub with dense glossy dark purple foliage.  Blooms of glossy rose-pink funnel-shaped flowers begin in late spring and return again with a lighter bloom in summer.  Fall color and fruit are insignificant.  Best flowering and color with full sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. Can tolerate some light shade. Type:  Shrub Height:  4' - 5' Spread:  5’ - 6' Spacing:  5' USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Pink Season of Interest:  Spring MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Water regularly.  Prune as needed immediately after flowering.LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Spirea, Barberry  IMAGES: Photoset by Proven Winners, Wine & Roses®, (2) Photo by F. D. Richards, Weigela florida 'Alexandra