SCIENTIFIC NAME: Weigela florida 'Verweig8' USPP 30,064, Can 6,659

COMMON NAME: My Monet Purple Effect® Weigela

GARDEN SIZE: 18-30 inches tall x 18-30 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 4-6

EXPOSURE: Part Sun to Full Sun

WATER & SOIL: Average water needs; thrives in well-drained soils

HABIT (FORM): Mounded

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; variegated cream and mint green foliage with purple tones

FLOWERS: Pink flowers, blooms in late 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