Proven Winners Weigela Midnight Wine Shine
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking dramatic, deer-resistant seasonal color.
This shrub brings high-contrast, near-black foliage to the garden without the invasive tendencies of barberry. It is a low-maintenance, deer-resistant powerhouse that trades height for a dense, mounding habit, making it the perfect structural anchor for containers or tight border spaces.
$21.95
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Who it's for
- Urban gardeners with limited patio or border space
- Designers prioritizing consistent color over seasonal blooms
- Busy homeowners seeking low-maintenance landscape solutions
Who should skip it
- Gardeners prioritizing a long-lasting floral display
- Shady yard owners wanting deep burgundy foliage
- Impatient planters looking for rapid landscape coverage
Performance breakdown
Foliage Impact
Glossy, near-black leaves provide dramatic, high-contrast color all season long.
Pollinator Appeal
Pink blooms act as a reliable magnet for local garden pollinators.
Growth Habit
Compact, low-mounding structure fits perfectly into small spaces or containers.
Environmental Resilience
Hardy in Zone 4 and impressively tolerant of heavy clay soils.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort shrub that thrives with minimal intervention once established.
Deer Resistance
Reliably avoids browsing pressure in areas with high deer populations.
Key Specs
Mature Height
1.42 feet
Mature Spread
2.0 feet
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Flower Color
Pink
Growth Rate
Not specified
Deer Resistant
Yes
Drought Tolerant
No
Fragrant
No
Attracts Pollinators
Yes
Edible
No
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