Weigela florida ‘Variegata’
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Florida Variegata weigela is a deciduous shrub with arching branches, cream-edged green leaves, and clusters of soft pink funnel-shaped flowers.
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Description
Weigela Florida Variegata is a broad deciduous shrub with arching branches and mid-green leaves edged irregularly in cream and white. Clusters of soft pink funnel-shaped flowers open in late spring and continue into early summer. Its bright foliage and relaxed outline suit flowering borders, informal hedges, foundation plantings, wildlife gardens, and urban courtyards. Grow it in full sun or light partial shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Water while establishing, mulch in spring, and prune immediately after flowering so the next display can form on fresh growth.
Additional information
| Height | 5 ft – 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Synonyms | Weigela 'Florida Variegata', Weigela florida 'Variegata', Weigela florida Variegata |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | yes |
| Color flower spring | Pink |
| Color flower summer | Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Spreading, Arching |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Hedges and screening plants, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Hedge, Foundation Planting, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Cultivation | Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Water deeply while establishing and during dry periods. Mulch in spring and prune immediately after flowering. |
| Soil | All types |
| Local names | Florida Variegata weigela |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23011725, WEIFLV0003G, 73466, 202008242, 201692235, 79515 |
| Propagation | Propagate with softwood cuttings in early growth or hardwood cuttings after leaf fall. |
| Pests | Generally pest-free, although aphids may occasionally gather on young shoots. |
| Diseases | Generally disease-free. |
| Pruning | Prune immediately after flowering, removing older stems selectively to preserve the arching framework. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the root zone evenly moist while allowing excess water to drain. |
| Sunlight instructions | Give full sun or light partial shade; sufficient light maintains the cream leaf margins. |
| Common Name | Variegated Weigela |