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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Variegated Weigela is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Variegated Weigela after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Variegated Weigela with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Variegated Weigela
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