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WEIGELA 'Rubidor'
Cultivar with bright gold, sometimes mottled, foliage and contrasting carmine-red flowers
Further Reading....
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DeciduousOval leaves to 8cm (3in) long with variable gold/yellow colouring.
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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 heightSpreading 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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Partial shade
WEIGELA 'Rubidor'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowSyn. W. 'Briant Rubidor', W. 'Olympiade'. Wildlife plant - bees and other insectsPlace of originGarden origin, France.
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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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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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Weigelia - Care Guide
2m (6½ft)
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