French Lace Weigela is a compact upright deciduous shrub with dense variegated lime green foliage that has yellow margins and a fine red edge, and earns a warm orange and red overtones in fall. Blooms of glossy bright red funnel-shaped flowers with deep pink throats begin in spring. Best flowering and color with full sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. Can tolerate some light shade.
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Height: |
4' - 6' |
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Spread: |
3’ - 5' |
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Spacing: |
4' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Prune as needed immediately after flowering. No serious pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Spirea, Barberry
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Weigela florida French Lace 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
