A compact, dwarf deciduous shrub known for its vibrant, color-shifting foliage that ranges from green in spring to fiery orange and red in summer and fall. Valued for its tidy, mounded habit and low-maintenance nature, making it ideal for small garden spaces. Small pink, trumpet-shaped flowers bloom in spring and attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. Deer and disease resistant.
Botanical Name- Weigela florida ‘Verweig9’ Pronunciation- wy-JEE-luh flor-EE-duh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, enriched, well-drained soil Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Pink Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Easy Does It Floribunda Rose – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C28 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape; water in dry spells and fertilize in spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and encourage fresh growth. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Improve clay soil drainage and mulch to conserve moisture. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, aphids
