Weigela florida 'Nana Variegata Rosea' (Dwarf Rose Variegated Weigela)


Botanical Information

FamilyCaprifoliaceae
GenusWeigela
Speciesflorida
Cultivar'Nana Variegata Rosea'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)-20 - (-10)
Height1.5 m
Spread2 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

ShapeDensely-rounded shrub.
LandscapeExcellent as a specimen, or in shrub borders, or used as a hedge.
PropagationPropagate in early summer from softwood basal cuttings, or from hardwood cuttings taken in autumn after leaf drop.
CultivationGrow in full sun in an average, medium, well-drained soil.
PestsNo serious pest or disease problems.
Notable SpecimensRoyal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are a soft green edged with cream.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are pale pink.

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