Do Deer Eat Weigela?

Butterflies and hummingbirds love these fantastic deciduous flowering shrubs, but deer don't! Weigelas are very easy to grow. ... The Sonic Bloom Red Weigela offers true red blooms from spring to fall.

Do deer eat Wine and Roses weigela?

While attracting hummingbirds this Weigela resists deer. The foliage is a deep purple wine color that lasts all summer. The blooms that appear in both spring and summer are bright pink and vibrant. This deciduous shrub has a garden height of 48”to 60” inches and a spread of 40” to 60” inches.

What plants do deer hate the most?

Daffodils, foxgloves, and poppies are common flowers with a toxicity that deer avoid. Deer also tend to turn their noses up at fragrant plants with strong scents. Herbs such as sages, ornamental salvias, and lavender, as well as flowers like peonies and bearded irises, are just “stinky” to deer.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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