How to Grow Weigela Wine and Roses
Weigela florida 'Alexandra'
Your complete guide to growing Weigela Wine and Roses.
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Companion Plants for Weigela Wine and Roses
✓ Good companions
Share similar moisture and light requirements, bloom in complementary colors
Heart-shaped leaves complement weigela foliage, tolerates same light conditions
Repels aphids and other pests while providing long-blooming purple flowers
Deep roots don't compete with shallow weigela roots, provide summer color
Colorful foliage complements wine-colored leaves, similar growing conditions
Provide complementary foliage texture and thrive in similar partial shade conditions
Silver foliage creates striking contrast with dark burgundy leaves
Similar growth habits and pruning requirements, complementary bloom times
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many shrubs including weigela
Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth of nearby plants
Dense shade and shallow roots compete heavily for water and nutrients
