An arching weigela with green leaves neatly edged creamy white, hung with rose-pink tubular flowers in late spring. A bright, hardy shrub that attracts bees and nectar-feeding birds.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.8 m H × 1.8 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Variegated Weigela
Weigela florida 'Variegata' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Caprifoliaceae family. It reaches around 1.8 m tall and 1.8 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and variegated foliage. Pink flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Variegated Weigela
Variegated Weigela suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Variegated Weigela does best in free-draining and clay soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Variegated Weigela does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Variegated Weigela after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Variegated Weigela in the garden
Variegated Weigela earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, feeding bees and pollinators and drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate as Variegated Weigela. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Variegated Weigela
Plant Sale lists Variegated Weigela as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
