We are supposedly zone 5a (but I usually hedge my bets by planning for zone 4b). Put in three "Carnaval" plants this past fall (late Oct...Read Moreober) - it was the second mildest winter on record but lost all three plants. Not at all clear why.
This is my favorite Weigela because of the different flower colors. Any of them will get straggly but I either cut it back or pinch off g...Read Morerowth tips to keep it bushy.
Charleston, SC (Zone 9a) | September 2006 | positive
Seems pretty easy to grow and tolerant of neglect. This summer I kept a small plant in a 2qt pot. It received only 2-3 hrs late afternoon...Read More sun, yet flowered beautifully - even though it often sat in a hot, dry pot. I love the colors. Buds are dk pink. Flowers range from white to white with pink edges to lt pink or med pink or dk pink. All of these colors exist on a plant at the same time which makes for a stunning effect.
I bought this plant a few years ago and it was growing sort of floppy which didn't seemed right. I have since slowly pruned the down grow...Read Moreing branches and it is vigorously growing upright. Nice flowers.
St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | November 2004 | neutral
This newer French introduction is essentially an improved version of 'Abel Carriere'. This cultivar is a tetraploid, which makes its lea...Read Moreves, flowers and growth habit more vigorous. Flowers open white, and as they age, change from light to deep pink. The overall effect is quite striking.
We are supposedly zone 5a (but I usually hedge my bets by planning for zone 4b). Put in three "Carnaval" plants this past fall (late Oct...Read More
This is my favorite Weigela because of the different flower colors. Any of them will get straggly but I either cut it back or pinch off g...Read More
Seems pretty easy to grow and tolerant of neglect. This summer I kept a small plant in a 2qt pot. It received only 2-3 hrs late afternoon...Read More
I bought this plant a few years ago and it was growing sort of floppy which didn't seemed right. I have since slowly pruned the down grow...Read More
This newer French introduction is essentially an improved version of 'Abel Carriere'. This cultivar is a tetraploid, which makes its lea...Read More