Bird lovers, this flowering shrub is for
you! Gracefully arching shrub boasts
densely clustered, 1" funnel-shaped
pink blooms which are especially
attractive to hummingbirds. Flowering
lasts from late spring into fall. The
foliage is as distinctive as the pink
flowers; its oval leaves are variegated—
green edged with creamy white.
Especially well suited to withstand
city conditions; its compact size (4-6'
high with a 5' spread) fits most urban
landscapes. Pest and disease resistant.
Space plants 5' apart.
Weigela florida ‘Variegata’
Zones 4-9 - Shipped in 4" pots - Full Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage Type: New growth is soft medium green broadly edged with creamy white. Leaves are oval, toothed. Mature color is dark green in the center with lime green margins.
Flower Form: 1" Foxglove-like flower, funnel-shaped in lower half, bell-shaped above with 5 spreading petals.
Flower Color: Deep pink with pale pink to white inside.
Flowering Date: Late spring to early summer and again in fall.
Planting Requirements: Set at the same level it is growing at in the container, firm well and water thoroughly
Soil Requirements: Fertile soil not excessively dry.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Unique Characteristics: Leaves are variegated, withstands city conditions well. Compact sized shrub can fit most landscapes.
Pruning: To shape
Time of Pruning: Right after flowering
Additional Information: Weigela named after German professor Christian Ehrenfried Weigel, who died in 1831.
I've had this plant for one year now, and I've done every thing I can for it, and It is about 6 inches tall, the same height it was when I planted it. It bore one flower, which was white! I am dissaponted with this plant
- Wednesday, April 22, 2009
slow growing
Reviewed By:
Erin Dahl (Cranberry, PA)
I have planted these twice, and have yet to see real growth. They haven't bloomed yet, and I planted the first ones 3 years ago. Disappointing.
- Saturday, February 28, 2009
Disappointed
Reviewed By:
Panz (Maple City, NY)
Had to replace one of two purchased the first year; both survived but never flowered as shown.
Moved from a semi-shade to full sun, had plenty of leaves but few flowers and the branches did not "weep" as shown. Plants also had lots of dead branches. The two I had looked like two different plants; one more pink than the other and when it did produce flowers, the pink didn't produce as well.
Absolutely not what you see in the photo. The disappointment with this purchase has made me much more careful with other purchases. I do much more research now.
- Thursday, May 07, 2009
Disappointed So Far
Reviewed By:
Alaina (West Valley, Utah)
So far I have been very disappointed. I ordered 2 later in the spring2008 season, just after planting, we recieved a real hot spell and they did not survive. Spring Hill was great! Once the heard of the problem, they repaced them with no questions asked. Though not recieved until later in the fall, with a real cold snap, they unfortunately did not make it through the winter. Again, Spring Hill was great, replacing them when I only questioned as to what I could do to avoid this in the future. I am looking forward to trying again for the 2009 season... third times a charm, right? Thank you Spring Hill... you realy have stuck to your promise!
- Thursday, March 12, 2009
Variegated Weigela
Reviewed By:
Jayne (Cape Cod, MA)
I planted theses in front of the garage. They are doing great. Only problem is the short flowering season. They only bloom for a few short weeks in the late spring/early summer and not from late spring to early fall as stated. Overall, it still is a nice plant. Plants receive a mixture of sun/shade.
- Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Still waiting
Reviewed By:
Nancy (Hebron, Ohio)
This plant has grown, but yet to flower. This will be the 3rd spring so hopefully it will get bushy and flower this year. So far I am very disappointed in all the flowers and plants bought, less than half ever grew and some never came back or up.
- Saturday, April 11, 2009
Spectacular blooms
Reviewed By:
Paula Hamm (Easton, PA)
I purchased 2 of these shrubs several years ago. When they bloom in May the shrubs are entirely covered in blooms, and are gorgeous. However. they only show a few blooms after that time, throughout the summer (1-2 weeks actual bloom time). If you are purchasing these for blooms throughout the summer, don't.
