A spreading shrub with bright green leaves. Bell-shaped flowers change colour as they age but appear red, pink and white from late spring to early summer. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Weigela japonica ‘Dart’s Colourdream’
A spreading shrub with bright green leaves. Bell-shaped flowers change colour as they age but appear red, pink and white from late spring to early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Weigela |
|---|---|
| Species | japonica |
| Varietry | 'Dart's Colourdream' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red, pink, white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | 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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