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WEIGELA florida 'Alexandra'

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WEIGELA florida 'Alexandra'

('Wine and Roses') - very dark purple and almost black foliage with a profusion of pink flowers.

WEIGELA florida 'Alexandra'

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

£15.00 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £13.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Additional Features

	Good to know	Syn. W. florida 'Wine and Roses'. Wildlife plant - bees and other insects
	Pests & Diseases	Leaf and bud eelworm, honey fungus
	Place of origin	Garden origin. Netherlands

Garden Location/Conditions

	Border	Suitable for a shrub border
	Cottage garden
	Town garden

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Leaf Colour (if not green)

Black

Leaf margin

Serrulate

(see photos above)

Pruning group

Pruning group 2

Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Soil Conditions

Fertile well drained soil

Wildlife