Spilled Wine Weigela

About this plant

The 'Spilled Wine' Weigela, a standout from the Proven Winners® collection, lives up to its name with intensely deep purple, almost black, foliage that retains its rich hue all season long. From late spring through early summer, this shrub is adorned with an abundance of vivid, bright pink, trumpet-shaped flowers that create a striking contrast against its dark leaves, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. This exceptional Weigela offers a dense, mounding habit, making it an ideal choice for borders, mass plantings, or as a vibrant accent in smaller gardens and containers. Its compact size ensures it fits beautifully into various landscape designs without overwhelming the space, providing a sophisticated touch of year-round interest. Hardy and low-maintenance, 'Spilled Wine' Weigela thrives in full sun, delivering consistent performance and an opulent display of color with minimal effort. Elevate your garden with this truly unique and visually captivating specimen, guaranteed to be a focal point in any setting.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal pruning; if desired, prune after the first flush of flowers to maintain shape or encourage rebloom. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Water regularly during dry spells, especially during its establishment period. Generally pest and disease resistant.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.