An excellent accent shrub for shrub borders or house foundation plantings. Will grow best in eastern and central Kansas.
Weigela florida 'Pink Poppet'
Weigela
'Plangen'
Tips for Homeowners:
Prune or shear to shape right after flowering. To rejuvenate, cut the shrub back close to ground in late winter.
Rate this Plant:
This dwarf spreading form supports nice green leaves and light pink flowers that bloom in spring and then reblooms later in the summer.
- Dark green foliage
- Dwarf form with light pink flowers
- Blooms in the spring and repeats mid to late summer
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Zone: 3-7
Interesting Notes about Weigela:
The Weigela is a fast-growing shrub that is loaded with flowers in the spring and sporadically in the summer months. The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and activity will increase when planted in large groups. These shrubs thrive in full sun in northern regions and will like some shade in hot summer climates.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Spring Bloomer
- Summer Bloomer
- Low Maintenance
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Great Foliage
- Drought Tolerant
- Blooms all Season
- Specimen
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Humming-birds
- Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water