Weigela florida
This dwarf masterpiece is a sport of Weigela florida ‘Tango’. It is the first dwarf variegated Weigela to be introduced. Its tight habit and colorful foliage make it very versatile. Variegation changes depending on light exposure - whiter variegation in shade and pink variegation in full sun. Possible applications include an artistic drift along the edge of an annual or perennial bed or as an accent piece in a container. My Monet™ creates poetic beauty in any landscape and adds a splash of color to semi shady areas. Use it like you would use Coleus, to add season long color, but don’t worry about replanting next spring: this little shrub comes back year after year.
Prefers well drained soil but is adaptable to many soil types. It is best to prune right after flowering ceases, but pruning is rarely needed. Slow growth rate. Will continue to flower sporadically on the current season's growth. Medium moisture. Brown
Love this shrub. When I saw it in the nursery the first time it stopped me in my tracks. Had to buy one. It's planted in a mixed flower bed that sits to the north of my house. There is nothing anywhere near to protect it from the intense heat of full sun in summer and winds up to 70 mph here in northern Oklahoma. In winter it was exposed to more winds plus snow and ice storms. I'm happy to say it is leafing out and looks like a delicate be auty emerging this spring. I'm hoping to find and learn more about other varieties.
I am rating it 5 stars because it was such a beautiful little plant when I planted it last year (actually planted 2 of them). Then they almost immediately "died"". Well
I'd say other people have had the same immediate disappointing results. DON'T PULL THE SHRUB OUT - let it sit for a year. I think it just goes into some kind of shock when moved from its container to the ground.
I just love this plant. When I bought it I did not know that the foliage was going to turn pink, the leaves were cream and green when I first got it. As the summer progressed the leaves have become more and more pink. How cool it that. It looks great in my perennial garden planted along side Lambs ears.
I loved it when I saw this at the greenhouse. Not sure what happened but within 1 month of planting the leaves turned brown and it died. It was doing well the first couple of weeks. Not sure what happened, possibly my dog used it as a potty, so I guess my comment is, it does not survive dog urine.
I was very disappointed with this plant last year. I planted it in full sun and the edge of the leaves turned brown. This year is a whole another story. It bloomed beautifully in the spring and the foliage stayed nice all summer long. In fact it got more colorful in the summer, shades of pink. It was worth the wait.
Love this shrub. When I saw it in the nursery the first time it stopped me in my tracks. Had to buy one. It's planted in a mixed flower bed that sits to the north of my house. There is nothing anywhere near to protect it from the intense heat of full sun in summer and winds up to 70 mph here in northern Oklahoma. In winter it was exposed to more winds plus snow and ice storms. I'm happy to say it is leafing out and looks like a delicate beauty emerging this spring. I'm hoping to find and learn more about other varieties.
