Weigela florida ‘Variegata’, May 2009

Plant of the Month, May 2009

Weigela florida 'Variegata'

Other Cultivars/species:
Until 1929 the genus Weigela was classified with
the genus Diervilla, a N. American native. The
family Weigela consists of 10-12 species and over 200 named cultivars, not all of which are still in cultivation.

Extra notes and interesting information:

Weigela florida ‘Variegata’ is a Great Plant Pick and
was awarded the Garden Merit Award of the RHS.
Weigela hybridize freely, therefore cultivars are
best grown from cuttings to become true.
Coloration of flowers and margin, as well as
mature plant’s size, can vary, depending on grower.

Great Plant Pick

References:
Great Plant Picks
Bellevue Botanical Garden Database

Zip Code Zoo

The AHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants,

DK Publishing, Inc. 2004
Flora, Global Publishing, 2004

Common Name: Old Fashioned Weigela

Plant type: Deciduous flowering shrub.
Family: Caprifoliaceae.
Height/Spread: 6-8’ high and 8-10’ wide.
Bark/Stem: Gray brown, rows of hair between nodes.

Leaves: Opposite leaves up to 4”, variegated with yellow to creamy white edges, oblong in shape with toothed margins.
Bloom Characteristics:

1- 1.25” pink, funnel-shaped blossoms, single or in clusters, all along previous seasons’ growth.

Fruit: Smooth capsules which contain numerous small seeds.
Diseases/Pests: Not very susceptible, easy to grow.

Growing Conditions: Prefers rich, well-drained soil, and full sun to partial shade, but is very adaptable.

Hardiness: USDA zones 6 to 9.
Natural Range: Japan, China, Korea and Manchuria
Location: Waterwise beds 15 and 16.
Uses: Landscaping, hedges, cut flowers.

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