Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Weigela florida 'Morcolzam'
Mor-colorful Weigela
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Height
- 3 feet
- Width
- 4 feet
- Flower color
- White to light pink trumpet-shaped flowers
- Foliage color
- Mottled green with creamy yellow edges and hints of pink
- Bloom time
- Late spring
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Average
- Maintenance
- Low; prune after flowering to maintain shape
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to the flowers
About this plant
Weigela florida 'Morcolzam', commonly known as Mor-colorful Weigela, is a deciduous shrub that blooms in late spring to early summer. It produces delicate white to pale pink flowers and light pink buds, adding a soft touch of color to the garden. The variegated foliage features light green and creamy white tones, and the new growth in spring is often tinged with pink, further enhancing its visual appeal.
Developed from Weigela florida, native to East Asia, 'Morcolzam' was bred for its colorful, variegated foliage and long-lasting blooms. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens, mixed borders, or containers. The plant's attractive flowers and foliage, along with its ability to maintain a vibrant display throughout the growing season, make it a versatile and popular choice in ornamental landscaping.
Companion plants
Larkspur · Windflower · Hardy mum · Fountain grass · Candytuft · Columbine
Design tip
Bring Mor-colorful Weigela toward the front of a planting, where its intricate variegation can be appreciated up close. Cream-edged green leaves and pink-flushed new growth provide layered color, while the compact, spreading habit creates an effective transition to lower plants.
