Weigela hybrid Prism™ Midnight

Highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees for its tubular, nectar-filled blooms.

Provides early to midseason forage for pollinators.

Deer resistant and seldom browsed.

Spring: Fresh new foliage and a heavy flush of magenta blooms.

Summer: Continues to display vivid leaf color with possible light rebloom.

Fall: Foliage maintains deep tone until frost, adding late-season interest.

Winter: Compact branching provides subtle texture when dormant.

– Perfect for borders, foundation plantings, containers, mixed beds, and pollinator gardens; also excellent as a color-contrast accent plant

Features deep burgundy to near-black foliage that remains vivid throughout the growing season.

The dark foliage provides a dramatic contrast to its bright flowers.

Compact, dense branching gives a full, polished appearance.

Displays clusters of rich magenta to ruby-red tubular flowers along the stems.

Main bloom occurs in late spring to early summer, with lighter rebloom in late summer under good conditions.

Blooms are profuse and striking against the dark leaves, giving a strong visual impact.

Choose a full sun location with well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and equal in depth.

Loosen surrounding soil and mix in compost or organic matter to improve drainage and fertility.

Set the shrub with the top of the root ball level with the soil surface, backfill gently, and water thoroughly.

Apply a 2–3 inch mulch layer around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch away from stems.

Space 18–24 inches apart for borders, groupings, or low hedges.

Prune immediately after flowering in late spring to shape and maintain compact form.

Remove spent blooms to encourage potential rebloom and tidier appearance.

Thin out a few older stems every 2–3 years to rejuvenate and encourage fresh growth.

Avoid heavy pruning after midsummer, as it removes next year’s buds.

Keep soil evenly moist during establishment.

Once mature, moderately drought tolerant, but consistent watering enhances flower display and foliage richness.

Ensure soil drains well—avoid overly wet conditions to prevent root issues.

Performs best in full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily) for optimal flower production and deepest foliage color.

Can tolerate light partial shade, but flower quantity and leaf color intensity may decrease.

Produces small, dry, brown seed capsules after flowering—non-ornamental.

Deadhead to maintain neatness and redirect plant energy into new growth.

Propagation best achieved through softwood cuttings in early summer.

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (10-10-10) in early spring before new growth emerges.

Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth with fewer blooms.

Topdress with compost or organic mulch annually to improve soil structure and fertility.

Insect-pollinated, primarily by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Self-fertile, but cross-pollination with other Weigela varieties may improve seed viability.

Nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators throughout the blooming season.

Perennials: Salvia, Coreopsis, Echinacea, and Nepeta for complementary colors and extended bloom time.

Shrubs: Spiraea, Potentilla, or Physocarpus for contrasting foliage and structure.

Evergreens: Compact Boxwood or Dwarf Conifers for year-round form and texture.

Excellent in mixed borders, containers, and modern landscape designs where dark foliage provides contrast.