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Weigela florida 'Dark Horse'

Family Caprifoliaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The deciduous shrub Weigela florida 'Dark Horse' (old fashioned weigela) bears showy and fragrant blossoms during mid spring to mid-summer. The showy matte foliage is bright red and dark fuchsia in colour and medium in texture. Weigela florida 'Dark Horse' (old fashioned weigela) has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Weigela florida 'Dark Horse' (old fashioned weigela) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics Birds, hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Weigela florida 'Dark Horse' . Weigela florida 'Dark Horse' is tolerant of pollution.