{"product_id":"eva-rathke-weigela-weigela-florida-eva-rathke","title":"Eva Rathke Weigela - Weigela florida 'Eva Rathke'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEva Rathke Weigela (\u003cem\u003eWeigela florida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Eva Rathke') is a leafy deciduous shrub that covers itself in deep pink-red, funnel-shaped flowers from spring into summer. It grows 1.5m to 3m tall and wide, and it is completely frost hardy. For a cold garden that wants a long season of colour, it is a dependable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich flower colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink buds open into deep pink-red funnels across spring and summer, set against mid green leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompletely frost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold winters suit it, so it is a reliable flowering shrub where frost rules out many other plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in sun or shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It adapts to full sun, part shade or full shade, although sunny positions need extra watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to keep tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light clip holds the shape, and an old, leggy bush responds well to a hard prune that rejuvenates it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCottage garden character.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flower-laden branches suit mixed beds and cottage plantings, and it is easy-care enough to use as a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it space at the back of a bed or in a lawn corner, where the spring and summer flowers can be seen from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed beds and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it behind perennials and roses, leaving 1.5m to 2m from its neighbours so it can reach its full width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal flowering hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row and clip after flowering to keep it dense. It is deciduous, so the hedge is open in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Eva Rathke Weigela in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to full shade, with heavier flowering in brighter positions. It is completely frost hardy and thrives in cool and warm temperate gardens. It also grows in subtropical gardens, where it appreciates shade from the hottest afternoon sun and a little extra water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in moist or free draining fertile soil. Dig in compost before planting and mulch afterwards to hold moisture and keep the roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first year, and keep the soil evenly moist in summer, especially in sun. Feed with a slow release fertiliser in spring and top up the mulch at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a light clip after flowering to keep the shape. Every few years, or when a mature bush turns leggy, cut it back hard straight after flowering to rejuvenate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Eva Rathke Weigela as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10, and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes suit a long hedge or a budget planting, and the 200mm pots give a bushier plant to start with. Expect a modest leafy young plant that builds up over a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse deciduous shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eMore flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003eHow to create a cottage garden in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants for cold gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Eva Rathke Weigela get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1.5m and 3m tall and wide, depending on soil, light and how you prune it. A yearly clip after flowering holds it at the smaller end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is deciduous. The branches are bare through winter, and new leaves arrive in spring, followed by the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in the shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It grows in sun, part shade or full shade. Flowering is generally heavier in brighter positions, and sunny spots need extra watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789643645247,"sku":"WEI-FLO-EVARAT-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789643678015,"sku":"WEI-FLO-EVARAT-140MM-P10","price":232.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67789643710783,"sku":"WEI-FLO-EVARAT-200MM-P6","price":190.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/eva-rathke-weigela-weigela-florida-eva-rathke.jpg?v=1792192780","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/eva-rathke-weigela-weigela-florida-eva-rathke","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}