Overwintering guide
How to overwinter weigela 'midnight wine'
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills weigela 'midnight wine' in winter
Cutting weigela 'midnight wine' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering weigela 'midnight wine' — FAQ
Does weigela 'midnight wine' need to come indoors for winter?
Weigela 'Midnight Wine' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 4 — winter lows around -34°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Weigela 'Midnight Wine' is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move weigela 'midnight wine' for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water weigela 'midnight wine' in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills weigela 'midnight wine' over winter?
Cutting weigela 'midnight wine' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.