Weigela ( * Weigela spp . * ) is a deciduous bush noted for trumpetlike flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden in former spring . Most varieties are suited to U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 9 or 10 . It ’s a traditional feature of bungalow garden , and several weigela cultivars have vary foliage , dwarf manakin and even 2d bloomers .
Step 1
" Wine and Roses " ( Weigela florida " Alexandra " Wine and Roses ) was the first of the wine-coloured series of cultivars to debut . Grown in USDA zones 4 through 8 , it ’s characterized by pinkish - to - red efflorescence anddeep Burgundy wine leaves that ferment moody purplein downslope . " Fine vino " ( Weigela florida " Bramwell " Fine Wine ) , also grow in USDA zones 4 through 8 , features the same foliage color but rise pink blossoms .
Step 2
Dwarf Varieties
" Midnight Wine " ( Weigela florida " Elvera " Midnight Wine ) , another in the wine serial , is a dwarf translation of " Wine and Roses " that thrives in USDA zone 4 through 9 . Because it only reaches a maximum superlative of 2 feet , it ferment well asa low hedging or border specimen . " My Monet " ( Weigela florida " Verweig " My Monet ) is another compact miscellany that only reach up to 18 inch in height in USDA zone 4 through 6 . With green and white-hot motley leaves and raspberry pinkish blooms , this cultivar bring home the bacon gamy contrast used as a hedgerow or substructure plant .
Green Foliage Types
Fans of the classic shrub with green leave will relish " Rumba " ( * Weigela florida " Rumba " * ) , a semi - dwarf variety that can live up to 30 year in USDA zone 4 through 8 . " Ghost " is so - named because its yellow - green leaves slicing to butter yellow in mid- to late summertime , although its crimson red flowers continue vibrant . Suitable for USDA zone 4 through 8 , this variety is particularlydeer immune , but resistless to hummingbirds . " Rainbow Sensation " ( Weigela florida " Kolmagira " PP20384 ) is amounding , three - time of year bloomerfor USDA zones 8 through 10 that tout delicate pink flowers and variegate yellow and green leaves .
Reblooming Varieties
cultivar in the sonic bloom of youth seriesflower nearly unceasingly until frostin USDA zone 5a through 8b without the demand for deadheading . With bright fleeceable leaves and hot pinkish flowers , " Sonic Bloom Pearl " ( Weigela florida " Bokrasopin " Pearl ) displays well in motley borders and around foundations . " Sonic Bloom Red " ( * Sonic Bloom Red Weigela florida " Verweig 6 " * ) has similar equipment characteristic but has brilliant red blossom and medium green leaves . Like all weigela potpourri , reblooming types grow optimal foliation and flush coloration if plant in full Lord’s Day , but they will tolerate some shade .
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