Description
Weigela florida is a deciduous shrub that is native to East Asia. It is a popular garden plant due to its profuse flowering, attractive foliage, and easy maintenance. In spring, the shrub produces an abundance of trumpet-shaped pink or red flowers that last for several weeks. The leaves are medium green and ovate in shape, with a slightly serrated margin. Weigela florida is a hardy plant that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown as a specimen plant or in mixed borders with other shrubs, such as hydrangeas, viburnums, or spireas. Weigela florida is also a favorite among pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies to the garden.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Variegated Weigela
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Weigela florida ‘Kosteri Variegata’ can grow to a height of 2m and a spread of 2m.
- Did You Know That:Weigela are named after Christian Ehrenfried Weigel, a professor of Chemistry, Pharmacy, Botany and Mineralogy?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Weigela florida ‘Kosteri Variegata’ is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Weigela florida ‘Kosteri Variegata’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and is a very versatile plant that can cope with full shade, partial shade, or full sun.
Maintenance
Weigela florida ‘Kosteri Variegata’ should be cut back after it finishes flowering will promote growth the following year by redirecting energy from seed production and foliage maintenance to root growth.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Weigela florida ‘Kosteri Variegata’ can have problems with leaf and bud eelworms, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as honey fungus. It is also known to attract bees. It is not considered to be toxic.
