Weigela x Date Night Tuxedo
Weigela x Date 'Tuxedo' photo courtesy of Blooming Easy
Weigela

Weigela ‘Date Night™ Tuxedo™’ is a striking deciduous shrub known for its dramatic contrast of pure white bell-shaped flowers set against deep burgundy-purple foliage that can appear nearly black in full sun. The compact, rounded habit and refined colouring give it a sophisticated presence in shrub borders, foundation plantings, and contemporary landscapes. Blooming heavily in late spring with lighter rebloom through summer, it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies while providing strong foliage interest all season.

  • Height: 1.2-1.5 m (4-5 ft)
  • Spread: 1-1.2 m (3-4 ft)
  • Hardiness: Zone 4
  • Sun or Shade: minimum five hours of direct sun
  • Bloom Time: late spring with some rebloom in summer
  • Leaf Colour: green
  • Bloom Colour: white
  • Critter Resistance: deer resistant
  • Nature Attraction: bees and butterflies

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Plant in full sun for best foliage colour and flowering. Grow in average, well-drained soil; the plant adapts to many soil types and tolerates urban conditions once established. Water regularly during the first season, then only during extended dry periods. Prune immediately after spring flowering if shaping is needed, since weigelas bloom mainly on old wood. This low-maintenance shrub is drought tolerant, disease resistant, and easy to grow.

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