Compact, rounded, deciduous shrub. Blooms heavily in spring, then sporadically in summer.Foliage is deep purple-blackwith lime green venation, with insignificant fall color. Easy to grow with a moderate to slow growth rate. Botanical Name- Weigela florida ‘Dark Horse’ Pronunciation- wy-JEE-luh flor-EE-duh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 3 ft Mature Height- 3 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, well drained, very adaptable Current Size- 2 Bloom Color- Purple pink Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Heuchera ‘Berry Smoothie’ – dark foliage synergy, partial sun Fauna Attracted- Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C28 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape; water in dry spells and fertilize in spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and encourage fresh growth. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Improve clay soil drainage and mulch to conserve moisture. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, aphids
