Weigela, Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde Weigela is a dwarf early-blooming deciduous shrub with a tidy rounded habit and dense lime green foliage with bold black margins.  A heavy profusion of deep red-pink funnel-shaped flowers bloom from late spring into summer.  Best flowering and color with full sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.  Can tolerate some light shade.  Vinho Verde's variegation on some leaves may occasionally revert- but to all black.

Type:	Shrub
Height:	3' - 5'
Spread:	3’ - 5'
Spacing:	4'
USDA Hardiness Zone:	5 - 8
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	Pink
Season of Interest:	Spring, Summer

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:  Ninebark, Coneflower, Spirea

IMAGES: Photos by Proven Winners Direct, Vinho Verde® (Weigela)