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‘Minuet’

Weigela

Weigela florida

'Minuet'

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  • Dwarf habit
  • Deer resistant
  • Sun loving
Description

'Minuet' weigela is a dwarf shrub - less than three feet tall. Two-toned magenta-rose and light purple flowers bloom freely for three to six weeks. The leaves are green with a hint of red.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
2 - 3'
Width
2 - 3'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Adapts to any well-drained site.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood - prune as needed after flowering. Remove oldest stems every 3-5 years to encourage vigorous juvenile growth.

Uses

Shrub borders; mixed borders; hedges; specimen; foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

Late to leaf out in spring. May require a bit of pruning to clean up winter damage - wait until new growth appears to do so.

Features: Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Dwarf, Compact

Filters: Botanical genus: Weigela, Common name: Weigela, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage

Features: Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Dwarf, Compact

Filters: Botanical genus: Weigela, Common name: Weigela, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage