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Weigela florida 'Foliis Purpureis' (Wigela 'Foliis Purpureis')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Weigela florida 'Foliis Purpureis'

Other names: Wigela 'Foliis Purpureis', Weigela florida 'Purpurea'


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Genus: Weigela

Variety or cultivar: 'Foliis Purpureis' _ 'Foliis Purpureis' is a small, deciduous shrub with purple-tinged leaves and clusters of pink flowers in spring and summer.

Weigela florida 'Foliis Purpureis' is: Deciduous

Flower: Rose-pink, Pale-pink in Spring; Rose-pink, Pale-pink in Summer

Foliage: Green, Flushed purple in Spring; Green, Flushed purple in Summer

Habit: Spreading

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Penstemon 'Garnet' (Penstemon 'Garnet')

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Specific pests: Leaf and bud eelworms

Diseases: Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning: Responds well to hard pruning.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Hardwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Weigela florida 'Foliis Purpureis' (Wigela 'Foliis Purpureis') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Plant in most moist but well-drained fertile soil in sun or part shade.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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