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WEIGELA florida 'Variegata'
Palest pink flowers, handsome variegated foliage
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DeciduousOval, white-margined, grey-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale pink
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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact shrub.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
WEIGELA florida 'Variegata'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - bees and other insectsPests & DiseasesLeaf and bud eelwormsPlace of originGarden origin
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver variegated
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Leaf marginSerrulate
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Pruning groupPruning group 2Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Weigelia - Care Guide
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