Weigela florida ‘Monet’ – Variegated Weigela

Description and General Information

• Botanical Name: Weigela florida ‘Monet’

• Common Name: Weigela ‘Monet’

• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub

• Height & Spread: Compact variety, typically 60–90 cm tall and wide, making it excellent for smaller spaces.

• Foliage: Striking tricolour leaves with green centres edged in creamy white and flushed with shades of pink, giving year-round ornamental appeal.

• Flowers: Tubular, soft pink blossoms in late spring to early summer, often with a repeat flush in late summer.

• Habit: Rounded, bushy, and dense—ideal for borders or container planting.

• Seasonal Interest: Provides spring and summer flowers, followed by colourful foliage through autumn.

• Garden Uses: Perfect for mixed borders, small gardens, containers, cottage-style schemes, and colourful low hedging.

• Wildlife Benefits: Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and pollinators.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK and Ireland.

Planting Conditions and Ideal Location

• Light Requirements:

  • Prefers full sun for the best flower production and foliage colour.

  • Tolerates light partial shade but may produce fewer blooms.

• Soil Preferences:

  • Thrives in moist, well-drained soils.

  • Adaptable to loamy, sandy, or clay soils when well prepared.

• pH Range:

  • Tolerates neutral to slightly alkaline conditions.

• Moisture Needs:

  • Needs evenly moist soil, especially in the first year after planting.

  • Once established, has moderate drought tolerance.

• Planting Time:

  • Best planted in spring or autumn to allow roots to establish.

• Spacing:

  • Allow 60–80 cm between plants for air circulation.

• Container Growing:

  • Compact growth makes it an excellent choice for pots. Use quality compost with added grit for good drainage.

• Companion Plants:

  • Combines well with roses, spiraea, hebes, and perennials like geraniums or salvias.

Routine Care and Seasonal Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Water regularly during the first growing season.

  • Established plants only need water in dry periods.

• Feeding:

  • Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support healthy foliage and blooms.

  • Top-dress with a slow-release fertiliser or well-rotted compost annually.

• Pruning:

  • Prune immediately after flowering by removing one-third of the oldest stems.

  • Helps encourage fresh shoots which will flower the following year.

  • Light shaping can also be done after blooming.

• Mulching:

  • Add a 5–8 cm layer of mulch in spring to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

  • Keep mulch clear of the crown.

• Pests and Diseases:

  • Generally resistant to pests and diseases.

  • May occasionally suffer from aphids or mildew but rarely serious.

• Winter Care:

  • Fully hardy; no protection needed in most locations.

  • A light mulch around the base protects roots in very cold regions.

• Longevity:

  • Long-lived, low-maintenance shrub providing many years of seasonal interest.

✨ Weigela florida ‘Monet’ is a compact, colourful shrub with vibrant foliage and charming pink flowers, offering year-round garden interest with very little effort. A perfect choice for smaller gardens, borders, or patio containers.

• Size
  3 Ltr pot

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

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Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
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