Weigela 'Florida Variegata'
weigela or weigelia
One of the most reliable variegated shrubs for mixed borders, this compact deciduous plant produces clusters of soft pink, funnel-shaped...
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Plant description
One of the most reliable variegated shrubs for mixed borders, this compact deciduous plant produces clusters of soft pink, funnel-shaped flowers on arching stems from late spring into early summer. The foliage is a standout feature, with mid-green leaves edged in creamy-white, adding long-season interest even when not in bloom.
Weigela florida 'Variegata' is ideal for smaller gardens due to its modest size and works well at the front of borders or against a sunny wall or fence. The flowers are popular with pollinators, especially bees.
An RHS Award of Garden Merit plant, it's valued for its dependable performance and ornamental foliage.
Weigela florida 'Variegata' is ideal for smaller gardens due to its modest size and works well at the front of borders or against a sunny wall or fence. The flowers are popular with pollinators, especially bees.
An RHS Award of Garden Merit plant, it's valued for its dependable performance and ornamental foliage.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Weigela Florida Variegata:
Plant Weigela in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade for best flowering. They prefer a sheltered spot and will tolerate most soil types, as long as they’re not in soils prone to waterlogging, especially in winter.
Water regularly during dry spells in the first year to help establish the root system. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage strong growth and good flower production. Mulch annually with well-rotted organic matter to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Once established, prune each year in mid-summer after flowering, removing one or two of the older stems to the base and cutting back the flowered stems to strong shoots below the spent flowers to maintain shape and encourage new flowering wood.
Water regularly during dry spells in the first year to help establish the root system. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage strong growth and good flower production. Mulch annually with well-rotted organic matter to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Once established, prune each year in mid-summer after flowering, removing one or two of the older stems to the base and cutting back the flowered stems to strong shoots below the spent flowers to maintain shape and encourage new flowering wood.
Please note:
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
GOES WELL WITH
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