Weigela ‘Dark Horse’ is a compact, deciduous shrub prized for its dramatic dark bronze-purple foliage accented by chartreuse veins. Its purplish‑pink trumpet-shaped blooms appear in spring, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. This neat, mounded variety stays under 3 ft both in height and width, making it excellent for borders, containers, or compact garden beds.
Height/Spread: 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide
Bloom Time: Spring (flowers appear on previous year’s wood; occasional rebloom on new growth)
Light: Full sun for best foliage and flower display; tolerates light shade
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 4–8
Features:
Compact, rounded mound with well-branched structure
Deep bronze-purple foliage with lime-green veins adds year-round interest
Abundant spring blooms of purplish-pink tubular flowers that attract pollinators
Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established
Deer-resistant and adaptable to a variety of soils
Ships in a 2-gallon pot.
Weigela ‘Dark Horse’ is a compact, deciduous shrub prized for its dramatic dark bronze-purple foliage accented by chartreuse veins. Its purplish‑pink trumpet-shaped blooms appear in spring, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. This neat, mounded variety stays under 3 ft both in height and width, making it excellent for borders, containers, or compact garden beds.
Height/Spread: 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide
Bloom Time: Spring (flowers appear on previous year’s wood; occasional rebloom on new growth)
Light: Full sun for best foliage and flower display; tolerates light shade
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 4–8
Features:
Compact, rounded mound with well-branched structure
Deep bronze-purple foliage with lime-green veins adds year-round interest
Abundant spring blooms of purplish-pink tubular flowers that attract pollinators
Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established
Deer-resistant and adaptable to a variety of soils
Ships in a 2-gallon pot.
