Bubbly Wine® Weigela

The Bubbly Wine® Weigela PP#35,328 (Weigela florida 'FLORACLAR') is a dazzling new cultivar from Proven Winners® that practically bubbles with garden charm. This compact, deciduous shrub boasts deep wine-red to near-black foliage and vivid hot pink trumpet-shaped blooms that attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies alike!

A reblooming variety, it flowers heavily in late spring and then sporadically throughout summer, extending the show in a tidy, easy-care package. Though not fragrant, its floral and foliage contrast makes it a standout in mixed borders and containers alike.

Mature plants reach just 18-36 inches tall and 2-3 feet wide, forming a neat mounded shape. Its richly pigmented leaves hold their color well through the heat of summer, and as a bonus, the foliage is deer-resistant. The blooms pop against the moody foliage like fireworks, and while this variety doesn't produce ornamental fruit or seed pods, its color show is all the drama you need.

Key Features

• Vibrant wine-red to near-black foliage
• Bright pink trumpet-shaped blooms rebloom in summer
• Compact mounded tidy form
• Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators
• Deer-resistant and low-maintenance
• Cold hardy down to USDA Zone 4

Landscaping Uses

Use Bubbly Wine® Weigela as a bold accent or tidy backdrop with its petite, mounding form that maxes out around 3 feet.

Native to East Asia, Weigela florida was brought into Western cultivation in the mid-1800s and quickly became a garden favorite for its adaptability and floriferous nature. It's a member of the Honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae) and is a cousin to other garden classics like Diervilla and Abelia.

• Mixed borders or cottage gardens
• Colorful Foundation plantings
• Low hedges or edging along walkways
• Pollinator and wildlife gardens
• Containers on patios or balconies
• Contrast in dark-themed gardens and bold color in mixed shrub borders

Care and Maintenance

Weigela is a deciduous flowering shrub that's tough as nails, sun-loving, and able to handle poor urban conditions.

Bubbly Wine® thrives in USDA Zones 4-8, handling cold winters and humid summers with ease. This shrub revels in full sun, and its dense branching habit makes it both wind-tolerant and ideal for low hedging or edging.

• Planting Time: Spring or fall
• Sun Needs: Needs full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
• Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; tolerates clay and average soils, but prefers loamy or sandy soil
• Moisture Needs: Moderate moisture; once established, it is somewhat drought-tolerant
• Arborist Mulch: A 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch - shredded bark or arborist chips - helps retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilization Needs: Light feeding in spring with balanced slow-release fertilizer or compost
• Pruning Info: Prune immediately after spring bloom; blooms on old wood. Remove spent flower heads to encourage rebloom
• Renewal Pruning: Every few years, remove 1/3 of the oldest stems to ground level to rejuvenate
• Special Needs/Perks:
  • Resistant to deer browsing and most pests
  • Tolerates pollution and compacted soils
  • Excellent in heat and humidity

A Splash of Bubbly in Your Beds

The Proven Winners® Bubbly Wine® Weigela brings contrast, fizz and flair to the garden with its rich foliage and reblooming pink flutes. Whether you need a pop of drama in the front yard or a reliable anchor in a container, this Proven Winners® gem delivers beauty and ease with very little fuss.

Buy now from Nature Hills Nursery and we'll ship this bubbly beauty at the proper planting time for your zone?straight to your doorstep.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bubbly Wine® Weigela evergreen?
No, it is a deciduous shrub that drops its leaves in fall.

Does Bubbly Wine® Weigela rebloom?
Yes, it blooms in late spring and then lightly reblooms through summer if deadheaded.

Is Bubbly Wine® Weigela deer resistant?
Yes, it is generally deer-resistant due to its thick, slightly bitter foliage.

Can I grow Bubbly Wine® Weigela in a container?
Absolutely?its compact size makes it a perfect thriller in pots and patio planters.

What's the best time to prune Bubbly Wine® Weigela?
Prune after the first flush of spring blooms. It flowers on old wood and may rebloom in warmer climates.

What pollinators are attracted to Bubbly Wine® Weigela?
Hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees all flock to its trumpet-shaped blooms.