Weigela florida 'Variegata'

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Variegated Hybrid Weigela

  
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Description

Fast growing to 6'-10' tall, this compact mounding deciduous shrub blooms in spring and intermittently in summer. Fragrant, trumpet shaped, deep rose-pink flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Foliage is green edged in creamy yellow. This shrub prefers full sun with moderate watering.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow Green, White, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Park

 

Special Uses

Container, Filler

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Check the soil's moisture level before watering.

You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.