A spreading shrub with bronze-green leaves. Funnel-shaped, dark pink flowers, pale pink to white in the throat from late spring to early summer. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Weigela florida ‘Foliis Purpureis’
A spreading shrub with bronze-green leaves. Funnel-shaped, dark pink flowers, pale pink to white in the throat from late spring to early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Weigela |
|---|---|
| Species | florida |
| Varietry | 'Foliis Purpureis' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | bronze, green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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