HGTV™ Burgundy Fire™ Weigela - Weigela 'Wings of Fire' PP 21,920
Burgundy Fire™ Weigela was selected in 2000 by Henry Kolster in Boskoop, Netherlands from seedlings derived from open pollination. It has a compact growing habit and wing-like leaves that start green, then turn bronze-red during summer and fiery wine-red in the fall. Colour intensifies with sun exposure. Flowers are sparse, fragrant pink.
Water Needs:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Red
Landscape Uses:
Border
Hedge
Foundation
Garden Styles:
Cottage
Modern
Traditional
Light Needs:
Full Sun
Plant Types:
Height:
36-48"
Spread:
36-48"
Flower Colors:
Pink
Flower Seasons:
Summer
Special Features:
Attractive Foliage
Fall Colour
Growth Habits:
Round
Cold Hardiness:
Zone 4
Water regularly as needed. Feed in spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to new spring growth. Prune about 1/3 old stems out each year after blooming. Cutback heavily every few years to rejuvenate and promote strong new growth and flower buds to form for the following year.
