Proven Winners Weigela Midnight Sun
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking vibrant, year-round container or border color.
This compact shrub delivers the high-impact color usually reserved for seasonal annuals, but with the permanence of a perennial. You trade the constant replanting cycle for a low-maintenance, deer-resistant anchor that keeps your garden beds vibrant from spring through the first frost.
$24.95
Who it's for
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, deer-resistant landscaping
- Gardeners seeking year-round visual interest and vibrant color
- Urban dwellers with limited space or container gardens
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners needing rapid, full-sized landscape coverage
- Shady garden owners expecting deep, dramatic foliage colors
- Flower enthusiasts prioritizing heavy, showy floral displays
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Glossy, color-shifting foliage provides vibrant interest throughout the entire growing season.
Maintenance Ease
Compact mounding habit requires minimal pruning to maintain a tidy shape.
Hardiness Range
Robust cold tolerance makes this a reliable performer down to Zone 4.
Landscape Versatility
Perfectly sized for containers, borders, or small-space garden beds.
Pest Resistance
Naturally deer-resistant qualities offer peace of mind for vulnerable landscape areas.
Growth Predictability
Consistent, compact stature ensures it won't outgrow its intended garden footprint.
Key Specs
SKU
29310
Variety
'Verweig9'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
17 inches
Mature Width
17 inches
Light Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
4 - 8
Growth Rate
Not specified
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Evergreen/Deciduous Type
Deciduous
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