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WEIGELA 'Carnaval'
Compact form with abundant large flowers of soft pink to white and dark pink to red
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowWildlife plant - bees and other insects
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Pests & DiseasesLeaf and bud eelworms, honey fungus
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Place of originGarden origin
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DeciduousOval, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
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Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Height2.5m (8ft)
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Spread2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous, upright shrub. Bell-shaped flowers to 5cm (2in) long
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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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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2m (6½ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage gardenTown garden
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Pruning group
Pruning 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 Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sunPartial shade
Weigelia - Care Guide