Midnight Wine Shine(R) (Weigela florida) brings rich, glossy, burgundy-purple foliage to your garden from spring through fall, then adds a pop of bright pink flowers in spring. You get bold color on a petite, mounded shrub that fits easily at the front of a border, along walkways, or in containers.
At maturity, expect it to stay about 12-18 inches tall and spread roughly 24-30 inches wide. Plant it where it will receive full sun for the best foliage color and the heaviest flowering. Water regularly during establishment, then provide average moisture in well-drained soil. Once settled in, it is adaptable and low-fuss in many garden soils.
Because it blooms on old wood, prune only after the spring flower display if you need to shape it. Light, timely pruning helps you keep the tidy, rounded habit without sacrificing next season's buds. This compact size also makes it easy to use in masses for a dramatic, dark-leaved edging.
The spring flowers are a great accent against the dark foliage and can draw hummingbirds into the garden. Deer resistance can help it stay looking good in landscapes where browsing is an issue.