Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
With lime green leaves surrounded by a bold, dark margin, Vinho Verde Weigela was a hit in its trial stages. Now, this new weigela variety is available to buy and fill any landscape with two-toned green leaves and burgundy spring flowers. The variegated leaves are reminiscent of a crisp wine, and the unique name is based on a special wine from Portugal. The shrubs offer a colorful splash on a tidy, mounded shrub to suit nearly any landscaping style.
At maturity, this weigela will reach 3 to 5 feet high and around. Although its flowers eventually fall off in winter, the plant delivers color through fall and leaves return in spring in zones 5 through 8. It’s an easy-care shrub that packs plenty of variegated leaves to frame an entryway, stand out under a window, or serve as a backdrop for lower-growing flowering plants.
Vinho Verde Weigela Care
Being deer resistant adds to Vinho Verde Weigela’s versatility. Give it plenty of sun (at least 6 hours each day) to achieve the lime green/nearly black foliage effect. Choose a spot with soil that drains well and has moderately acidic to average pH. When planting, add a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to help suppress weeds and keep its roots cool and moist in summer heat.
Weigelas are notoriously easy-care shrubs, and this new sport is no exception. Prune out dead or damaged branches if needed in spring, and prune to maintain its rounded shape after spring flowers fade. Then, just enjoy it by giving it consistent water when needed (only during dry periods after the first season) and fertilize once in spring with a slow-release, granular formula.
Vinho Verde Weigela Spacing
If planting a border or hedge with Vinho Verde Weigelas, be sure to consider their mature size and place the shrubs no closer than 3 feet apart.
Vinho Verde™ Weigela Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 3-5 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3-5 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink, Red
- Flower Description
- Rich deep pink to magenta-red tubular flowers
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring to Early Summer
- Blooms On
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Both New and Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Lightly, right after the first flush of flowers
- Foliage Color
- , Black, Green
- Foliage Description
- Green With Black Edges
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous, Variegated
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Vinho Verde™ Weigela
- Botanical Name
- Weigela florida 'SMNWFBGV' USPPAF, Can PBRAF
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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