Midnight Wine Shine Weigela 3 Gallon

Midnight Wine Shine Weigela (Weigela florida ‘SMNWFMS’)

Midnight Wine Shine Weigela (Weigela florida ‘SMNWFMS’) is a compact, glossy-leaved shrub with dramatic dark foliage and vivid spring blooms. A refined improvement over the original Midnight Wine, this newer cultivar delivers tighter growth, enhanced leaf color, and greater disease resistance, making it ideal for modern landscapes and small-space plantings.

Distinctive Features

This dwarf shrub matures to just 1 to 1.5 feet tall and 2 feet wide, forming a tidy, mounded shape. Its glossy burgundy-black leaves maintain their color throughout the growing season, offering consistent contrast in beds and borders. In late spring, vibrant pink trumpet-shaped flowers bloom along the stems, attracting hummingbirds and standing out against the dark foliage.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best foliage color and flowering
• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
• Water Needs: Moderate; avoid prolonged drought
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8

Ideal Uses

• Focal point in compact beds or borders
• Container gardens and patio planters
• Color contrast in dark-foliage-themed designs
• Low edging along walkways or driveways
• Accent in pollinator-friendly landscapes

Low Maintenance Care

• Requires minimal pruning; shape lightly after bloom
• Water regularly during establishment and dry periods
• Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
• Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring if needed
• Monitor for leaf spot in humid environments

Why Choose Midnight Wine Shine Weigela

• Glossy, dark foliage provides consistent seasonal contrast
• Dwarf size is perfect for small gardens and containers
• Pink blooms attract hummingbirds and pollinators
• Improved vigor and disease resistance over older cultivars
• An eye-catching focal point with minimal space requirements

Midnight Wine Shine Weigela offers rich color and tidy form in a compact package, serving as a reliable focal point for small gardens, modern landscapes, and container displays.