Amazing in bloom, this graceful arching shrub has
loads of densely clustered, 1" pink blooms that attract
hummingbirds from late spring into fall. Attractive
leaves are green edged with creamy white. Makes an
ideal specimen or focal point as well as a delightful,
colorful, informal hedge or screen. Tough, versatile
and easy-to-grow plants reach 4-6' high with a 5'
spread. Weigela florida ‘Variegata’
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 purchased two plants May 2009. The have doubled in size and they actually have blooms on them! I can't wait until next year!!! Thanks Springhill! I'm looking forward to purchasing more.
- Friday, July 03, 2009
Great choice
Reviewed By:
Phyllis (Frankfort, KY)
This the best plant ever!! You will love it as it is maintenance free and bug resistant. It is so beautiful now.
- Thursday, July 23, 2009
Love Mine-Want 2 More
Reviewed By:
Julie (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
I potted my little 4 inch tall plant and it grew fast! As it grew it bloomed! The flowers start out white, then turned pink!
It got 3 foot wide and tall. For winter I
pulled it in garage, cut in back. First warm day I pulled it out and it came out quick and big again! Then I planted it in the ground and it's huge but has never bloomed again, I don't know why. I do fertilize with bloomer. But it's a shapely and beautiful bush and I will get it to bloom again.
- Monday, July 13, 2009
Beautiful Shrubs
Reviewed By:
Debbie (East Brunswick, NJ)
Have had these for 4-5 years now and totally enjoy these carefree plants. They look great all season long and haven't been bothered by anything to date. The variegated leaves are beautiful on their own, but the blooms are spectacular over the entire plant. I just wish, as others have stated, that the description would be revised to let people know not to expect the blooming for more than 2 weeks or so in the spring. Still worth having, though, despite the shorter bloom season.
- Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Great little bloomer
Reviewed By:
Sandi (Falls Church, VA)
Wow, I planted the small stick of Weigela last fall and it is at least 6 times larger this year. It also was completely covered in blooms this spring. I can't wait until it achieves full size.
- Thursday, June 04, 2009
Fabulous!!
Reviewed By:
Kelly (Chicago, IL)
Have two of these from Springhill that I purchased years ago. They are absolutely incredible. I had to buy them for my friends because they loved them too. Super easy to care for, GORGEOUS when blooming and beautiful when not in bloom.
- Sunday, June 21, 2009
Love the plant
Reviewed By:
Ilene (Starke, Fl)
I planted 3 of these last Spring and they have done well. The cold knocked them back a little but they came right back. They are growing very nicely. They didn't bloom very much this Spring, but I am hoping they will bloom more in the fall. The plants are pretty even when not blooming.
