Variegated Weigela - Weigela florida ‘Variegata’
Variegated Weigela brings instant brightness to the garden with creamy-edged foliage and masses of soft pink flowers. It adds colour, texture, and seasonal interest while remaining easy to grow and maintain.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Variegated Weigela
✔ Attractive variegated foliage - Cream-edged leaves provide colour even when not in flower.
✔ Abundant pink blooms - Produces a stunning floral display in spring.
✔ Compact, rounded habit - Maintains a neat shape with minimal pruning.
✔ Seasonal interest - Offers foliage contrast followed by vibrant flowering.
✔ Low maintenance performer - Reliable growth with little ongoing care.
🏡 How to Use Variegated Weigela in Your Garden
✅ Feature shrub planting - Creates a standout focal point in garden beds.
✅ Mixed borders - Adds contrast and colour alongside green-foliaged plants.
✅ Cottage-style gardens - Complements soft, informal planting designs.
✅ Mass plantings - Delivers strong visual impact when planted in groups.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 1 to 1.5m apart for strong individual growth. For a fuller and more impressive display, closer spacing and additional plants are recommended.
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Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is spring or autumn.
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Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.
❔ FAQs About Variegated Weigela
When does Variegated Weigela flower?
It flowers mainly in spring, producing masses of soft pink blooms.
Does this plant lose its leaves in winter?
Yes, it is deciduous and regrows fresh foliage in spring.
Is Variegated Weigela easy to maintain?
Yes, it requires only light pruning after flowering to keep it tidy.
Can it grow in different light conditions?
It thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it very adaptable.
Is this plant suitable for beginner gardeners?
Yes, it is reliable, forgiving, and easy to grow.
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