About
A compact, spreading, deciduous shrub with ovate to narrowly elliptic, dark purple to dark green leaves and clusters of scented, funnel-shaped, white flowers from late spring into summer.
About the genus
Weigela are bushy deciduous shrubs with simple, ovate leaves and small clusters of funnel-shaped white, yellow, pink or red flowers on short side shoots in late spring and summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, West-facing, South-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy, Spreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationPrefers slightly acidic or neutral soil but will easily tolerate most moist but well-drained, fertile soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPruning after flowering will help improve autumn colour and next springs flowering
PropagationPropagate from cuttings, softwood, semi-ripe or hardwood.
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms, capsid bug and brown scale
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus