Proven Winners Weigela Midnight Wine Shine

Midnight Wine Shine is an improved selection that features significantly glossier, darker foliage that leans closer to black. It maintains the same compact, low-mounding habit as the original but offers a more polished appearance throughout the growing season.

Yes, this variety is quite adaptable and is known to tolerate clay soil conditions well. Ensure the planting site is well-drained to prevent water from pooling around the roots, which helps the plant establish successfully.

While no plant is completely deer-proof, Weigela Midnight Wine Shine is considered deer resistant. It is generally not a preferred food source for deer, making it a reliable choice for gardens in areas with high deer traffic.

For the deepest, most intense burgundy-black foliage, plant this shrub in a location that receives full sun. While it can tolerate partial shade, the leaves may appear more bronze or green if it does not receive enough direct light.

Absolutely. Its compact, low-mounding habit makes it an excellent candidate for containers. Just ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes and use a high-quality potting mix to keep the plant healthy.

Because of its naturally compact, low-mounding habit, heavy pruning is rarely necessary. If you wish to shape it, the best time to prune is immediately after it finishes flowering in the spring.