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WEIGELA florida 'Foliis Purpureis'
Commonly known as Purple weigela
A lower growing variety with a compact habit and purple flushed leaves. Pink flowers
£15.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £13.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Pests & Diseases
Leaf and bud eelworms, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
DeciduousOval, tapered leaves to 10cm (4in)
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Purple
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Serrulate
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact bush with arching shoots
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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.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1.5m (5ft)
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Weigelia - Care Guide
