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Weigela florida 'Dark Horse'
Common Name: 'Dark Horse' Weigela
Dark Horse is a compact deciduous weigela whose bronze leaves have contrasting green veins. Purplish-pink tubular flowers stand out against the dark foliage in spring and attract hummingbirds. The plant grows at a moderate rate with a low, spreading outline.
Use it near the front of a border, in a container or as a small foundation shrub. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing, and prune after the main flowers fade.
Reference size
Height and width: about 3 feet
Hardiness
Zones 4-8
| Plant Type: | Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Deciduous Shrub |
| Width: | 3 ft |
| Height: | 3 ft |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 4–8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Hummingbirds |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Foundation, Hedge, Accent Plant, Border |
| Shape: | Compact, Low Spreading |
| Soil Type | Well Drained, Average |
| Flower Color: | Purple Pink |
| Leaf Color: | Green, Bronze |
| Fall Color: | Purple |