Tuxedo™ Weigela

Dramatic contrast and sheer sophistication! If you want a pretty landscape that shows off your good taste, rely on the Tuxedo™ Weigela (Weigela x 'Velda'). These boldly ornamental shrubs feature deliciously dark, burgundy-green foliage and brilliant white, trumpet-shaped blooms for months.

The result of a top breeding program, Tuxedo™ Weigela has emerged as a strong grower with loads and loads of bright white flowers against striking foliage. The deep, burgundy-green coloration is so dramatic that the foliage is almost black in appearance!

These fragrant blooms start in summer and return in waves well into fall. They'll absolutely cover the plant from top to bottom.

Key Features

• Deep, Dark Foliage
• Clear, Pure White Flowers
• Fragrant, Bell-Shaped Blooms
• Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
• Profuse Flowering Lasts from Summer through Fall
• Tidy, Compact Shrub!
• Dramatic Hedges, Specimens, Backdrops, Planters & Accents

Planting and Application:

 Weigela shrubs are well-known for their easy-care nature, and huge improvements have been made over the last few decades in terms of size, color, and repeat blooming. Tuxedo™ Weigela is a versatile option to use throughout your landscape. Add several of these shrubs for a dramatic presentation. 

• Black and white is a classic combination
• The serrated, pointed leaves are a perfect foil for the pristine, bell-shaped blooms that look great in bouquets.
• This hard-working, compact shrub represents the best of the best and keeps a neat and tidy shape without pruning.
• The blooms entice jewel-toned Hummingbirds and butterflies to visit. Repeat their use along the length of your perennial bed or Pollinator Garden for a bold backdrop. 
• You'll gain a fabulous backdrop for entertaining. Add a row of hardy and decorative shrubs in high-end containers for your patio, pool deck, or front porch. 
• They can be grown in large containers or in the ground. These work beautifully as "Thrillers". Dress them up or down!
• Or, use them all on their own in a special shrub border. They make wonderful foundation shrubs against gray, white, or stone-clad homes. Their multi-stemmed branching and compact habit look terrific, even in wintertime.

With its black and white coloration, Tuxedo™ Weigela acts like a neutral. The shrub has a lot of impact on its own, but it truly supports any accent color you choose. Add a pop of dark purple, bright magenta, or true red to your scene with smaller perennials in smaller containers, or as edging plants. Just imagine the cheerful impact bright yellows, golds, and oranges would have against Tuxedo™ Weigela.

Create a gorgeous low floral hedge by planting several shrubs in a row. Stagger a double row for faster impact. To achieve this designer look, plant them two and a half feet apart on center. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next.

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Plant Weigela in full sun for the best blooming and rich foliage color. A partial shade position will result in a looser form and reduced flowering. Give it well-drained soil. Top dress with a thick layer of wood chip mulch, but please take care to ensure the mulch doesn't touch the stems directly. Plant them at least 6 feet away from structures. Plants need good air circulation, and you'll love watching the breeze play through the pretty branches.

Prune Tuxedo™ Weigela in early spring, pruning after flowering by deadheading spent blooms as you like to further increase its already abundant flower production. Renewal prune, older plants by removing a third of the oldest, fattest stems all the way down to the ground. Leave the younger, thinner branches for the best bloom and a more natural form.

• Cold Hardy in Full Sun & Part Shade
• Moderate Moisture Needs
• Well-Drained Enriched Soil & Mulched Beds
• Prune After Flowering & Renewal Prune Every 3- 5 Years
• Deer Seldom Bother Them
• Requires Little Maintenance

Enjoy these marvelous shrubs in your landscape. Order Tuxedo™ Weigela, plant, and relax! It's a perfect choice. The results will always be stunning. With its sensational foliage and long-blooming flowers, it's a high-performing shrub you won't want to miss. Order Tuxedo™ Weigela from Nature Hills today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the best place to plant Weigela?

The Tuxedo™ flowering shrub appreciates well-drained soil with moderate moisture access in full sun. But also handling some partial shade..

How big can Tuxedo™ Weigela grow?

The Tuxedo™ can reach 4 - 5 feet in height and a bit slimmer in width in optimal growing conditions.

What month does Weigela bloom?

The Tuxedo™ will bloom in the spring with a rebloom in the late summer or fall.

Are Weigela shrubs good for pollinators and hummingbirds?

The Weigela is a pollinator-friendly shrub and feeds hummingbirds with nectar-rich trumpet-shaped blooms!

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