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Bert Verhoef
The Netherlands

MY MONET PURPLE EFFECT®

Weigela

Weigela florida

'Verweig8'

PP#30,064; CBR#6659

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  • Heat tolerant
  • Dwarf
  • Variegated
Description

Layers of color.

Hues of cream, green, and pink, layered with a cast of purple make My Monet Purple Effect® weigela a noteworthy selection. From renowned plantsman Bert VerHoef, it shares the same dwarf habit and neat, variegated foliage of the original My Monet® weigela but is exceptionally strong flowering. It is a bit faster growing and has proven more heat tolerant in our trials. The foliage looks good right up until frost, giving new energy to this long-time favorite. 

Awards
2019 Plantarium Silver Medal
USDA Zone
4 - 6 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
1.5 - 2.5'
Width
1.5 - 2.5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green, Purple, Variegated
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

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. Keep cool and well-watered, as foliage browns if drought stressed.

  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week March 7, 2019
  • Benchcard: My Monet Purple Effect® Weigela Benchcard
  • Tag: My Monet Purple Effect® Weigela Tag
  • Spec Sheet: My Monet Purple Effect® Weigela Spec Sheet
  • Grower Sheet: My Monet Purple Effect® Weigela Grower Sheet

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

    Filters: Botanical genus: Weigela, Common name: Weigela, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage, Purple foliage, Variegated foliage

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

    Filters: Botanical genus: Weigela, Common name: Weigela, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage, Purple foliage, Variegated foliage