Description
Weigela florida ‘Minuet’ is a compact deciduous shrub with a bushy habit and dark green leaves. In late spring and early summer, it produces charming pink trumpet-shaped flowers with a yellow throat, which contrast beautifully with the foliage. ‘Minuet’ grows around to 1m in height and width, making it ideal for small gardens, mixed borders, and containers. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. This low-maintenance plant requires minimal pruning and attracts bees and butterflies to the garden.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Weigela ‘Minuet’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Weigela florida ‘Minuet’ can grow to a height of 0.8m and a spread of 1.3m.
- Did You Know That:The plant was named after a German scientist named Christian Ehrenfried Weigel
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Weigela florida ‘Minuet’ 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 ‘Minuet’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Weigela florida ‘Minuet’ should be pruned annually after it has finished flowering, to promote fresh growth and a more attractive shape. All flowered stems should be cut back to a strong shoot further down, and around a fifth of aged stems should be removed at the base.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Weigela florida ‘Minuet’ can have problems with capsid bug and scale insects, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as honey fungus. It is also known to attract bees and butterflies. It is not considered to be toxic.
