Weigela florida 'Minuet'
Enjoy a spectacular display of fragrant rosy-pink blooms of ruby-red on exterior, lilac-purple lobes with yellow throat against a backdrop of purple-tinged foliage. Use in shrub borders or as garden accent.
Fun fact: Weigela was named for a C.E. Weigel (1748-1831), a German Professor.
*Deer Resistant* Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Farm & Nursery in Farmer, NC (336) 857-2131 and our Growing Friends at Chicago Botanic Garden www.chcagobotanic.org
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
2' - 4' |
| Spread |
1' - 4' |
| Shape |
Globe |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Sheds leaves during colder months |
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
Pink |
Pollinator Friendly
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Yes
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Moist (not wet): Even though it likes a bit of moisture: ensure planting area provides adequate drainage for you shrub. |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
4 - 9 |
