SCIENTIFIC NAME: Weigela florida 'Kolsunn'

COMMON NAME: Magical® Fantasy Weigela

GARDEN SIZE: 3 to 4 feet tall x 3 to 4 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): Rounded

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; variegated with pure white leaf margins contrasting with green leaves

FLOWERS: Soft pink tubular flowers, blooms in spring

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