Weigela florida (Weigela)
Color Name: Vinho Verde®
There is nothing else quite like Vinho Verde Weigela! Vinho Verde features unique variegated foliage and a tidy habit. Lime green leaves are set off with a bold, black margin for a stunning impact. A light crop of red-pink flowers appear in late spring, but the foliage - coupled with an irresistibly neat habit - are the primary reasons to grow this beauty. The trumpet-like flowers are adored by hummingbirds! Try using Vinho Verde colorful branches in flower arrangements. It can also be enjoyed as an accent plant or used for a dramatic mass planting. It is fast growing and trouble free, making it an easy way to add season long color to the garden.
Wondering about that name and the unusual spelling? Vinho Verde is a special wine from Portugal that's crisp and refreshing, much like the effect Vinho Verde weigela has in the landscape.
Growing Tips: Late to leaf out in spring. May require a bit of pruning to clean up winter damage - wait until new growth appears to do so.
Soil: Adapts to any well-drained site.
Pruning: Blooms on old wood - prune as needed after flowering, though this very compact, dwarf variety will rarely require it. Remove oldest stems every 3-5 years to encourage vigorous juvenile growth.
Uses: Shrub borders; mixed borders; edging; groundcover; containers.
Photo courtesy of Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
There is nothing else quite like Vinho Verde Weigela! Vinho Verde features unique variegated foliage and a tidy habit. Lime green leaves are set off with a bold, black margin for a stunning impact. A light crop of red-pink flowers appear in late spring, but the foliage - coupled with an irresistibly neat habit - are the primary reasons to grow this beauty. The trumpet-like flowers are adored by hummingbirds! Try using Vinho Verde colorful branches in flower arrangements. It can also be enjoyed as an accent plant or used for a dramatic mass planting. It is fast growing and trouble free, making it an easy way to add season long color to the garden.
Wondering about that name and the unusual spelling? Vinho Verde is a special wine from Portugal that's crisp and refreshing, much like the effect Vinho Verde weigela has in the landscape.
Growing Tips: Late to leaf out in spring. May require a bit of pruning to clean up winter damage - wait until new growth appears to do so.
Soil: Adapts to any well-drained site.
Pruning: Blooms on old wood - prune as needed after flowering, though this very compact, dwarf variety will rarely require it. Remove oldest stems every 3-5 years to encourage vigorous juvenile growth.
Uses: Shrub borders; mixed borders; edging; groundcover; containers.
Photo courtesy of Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
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Flower Color: Pink Shades Foliage Color: Variegated Green/Black Shades
Height: 3 to 5 Feet Spread: 3 to 5 Feet Hardy in Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Blooms: Late Spring / Early Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
Easy to Grow Landscapes Mass Planting Cut Flower or Foilage Colorful Foliage Specimen Plant Border
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Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
