SCIENTIFIC NAME: Weigela florida 'VBL 1' PPAF

COMMON NAME: Coco Chill™ Weigela

GARDEN SIZE: 3 feet tall x 3 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 4-8

EXPOSURE: Full sun

WATER & SOIL: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry; thrives in average, well-drained soils

HABIT (FORM): Compact, mounded form

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; deep, dark burgundy or chocolate brown leaves. The color intensifies in full sun.

FLOWERS: Bright pink flowers, blooms from spring to summer

PLANT ORIGIN: Northern China, Korea, and Japan

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a host for local insects and wildlife. May provide food for insects.

FERTILIZING: Not necessary, but organic compost may be applied in the spring.

PRUNING: Not necessary, but may be shortened by no more than a third while dormant (February is good) to promote bushiness

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

USES: Hedges