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Weigela florida ‘Variegata’ – Pink Variegated Flowering Shrub

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    Weigela florida ‘Variegata’ – Pink Variegated Flowering Shrub - Oldboy&

    Description

    Weigela florida ‘Variegata’ is a charming deciduous shrub prized for its striking variegated foliage and soft rose-pink flowers. The leaves are a distinctive feature—green in the center and elegantly edged in creamy-white to golden tones—providing year-round ornamental value even when the plant is not in bloom. In late spring to early summer, this shrub bursts into clusters of trumpet-shaped pink flowers, drawing in pollinators and adding a romantic, vintage flair to borders, beds, and cottage-style gardens.


    🌟 Features:

    • Botanical Name: Weigela florida ‘Variegata’

    • Flower Colour & Form: Soft rose-pink, funnel-shaped blooms

    • Foliage: Green with creamy-white or golden variegated edges

    • Bloom Time: Late spring into early summer

    • Growth Habit: Graceful, arching deciduous shrub

    • Mature Size: Typically 1.5–3 meters tall and wide

    • Light & Soil Needs: Prefers full sun to partial shade; thrives in moist, fertile, well-drained soil

    • Garden Use: Great for mixed borders, foundation plantings, cottage gardens, or as a focal specimen

    • Hardiness: Cold-hardy and resilient once established


    🌿 Why You Should Buy It:

    • Two-season appeal with standout foliage and floral display

    • Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees

    • Low-maintenance and adaptable to various garden styles

    • Perfect for small to medium gardens

    • Creates a soft, natural feel in both formal and informal settings


    🧼 Care Instructions:

    • Planting: Choose a sunny to lightly shaded position with well-drained soil

    • Watering: Regular watering in dry periods, especially in the first season

    • Feeding: Use a balanced fertilizer in early spring for best flowering

    • Pruning: Lightly prune after flowering to shape and encourage new growth

    • Maintenance: Remove older stems every few years to maintain a fresh look


    FAQs:

    Q: When does it bloom?
    A: Typically from late spring into early summer.

    Q: Is it suitable for pollinator gardens?
    A: Yes, it attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

    Q: How big will it get?
    A: Usually 1.5–3 meters tall and wide depending on care and location.

    Q: Does it lose its leaves in winter?
    A: Yes, it's deciduous and drops leaves in autumn.

    Q: Can it grow in partial shade?
    A: Yes, though flowering is best in full sun.