Weigela 'Florida Variegata'
Weigela florida 'Aureovariegata', Weigela florida 'Variegata', Weigela florida 'Variegata Aurea'
An excellent landscape choice, Weigela 'Florida Variegata' is a compact deciduous shrub noted for its handsome variegated foliage and pink flowers. Emerging in early spring, narrowly ovate, mid-green leaves line the gracefully arching branches. They are adorned with creamy-white edges which gradually mature to soft pale yellow. In early summer, the shrub is decorated with clusters of soft rose-pink buds which open to funnel-shaped, light pink flowers. Attractive to hummingbirds, the blossoms create a superb contrast against the variegated foliage. A medium-sized and highly ornamental flowering shrub that is easy to grow and glows in the landscape.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Densely-branched, rounded, this flowering shrub grows to 4-6 ft. tall and wide (120-180 cm).
- A sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils.
- Plant as a specimen or in small groups. Perfect for shrub borders or foundation plantings.
- Responds well to hard renovative pruning.
- Generally disease free. Watch for leaf and bud eelworms.
- Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in late fall and winter.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 4
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Weigela |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
Spread | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 4
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Weigela |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
Spread | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |