Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Weigela florida 'Tango'
Tango Weigela
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Height
- 2 to 3 feet
- Width
- 2 to 3 feet
- Flower color
- Funnel shaped rosy pink flowers with a warm red tone and darker throat
- Foliage color
- Dark green leaves with a subtle bronze tint and a smooth, slightly glossy surface
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer with occasional rebloom
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate; low once established
- Maintenance
- Low; prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 8
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds, pollinators and occasional bird shelter
About this plant
Weigela florida 'Tango' produces funnel-shaped flowers in rich mauve pink tones with a deeper throat, opening in late spring with a lighter repeat bloom in summer. Oval leaves are deep green with a subtle bronze cast, forming a dense, leafy framework that highlights the saturated flower color. The blooms are held along the stems in small clusters, drawing hummingbirds and adding movement through the flowering period.
Originating from a species native to eastern Asia, this cultivar reflects modern breeding focused on compact form and strong floral color. It is well suited to borders, foundation plantings, and containers, where its seasonal bloom and dense foliage provide structure and consistent garden interest.
Companion plants
Tulips · Beautyberry · Coreopsis · Maiden grass · Sea thrift · California lilac
Design tip
Repeat ‘Tango’ along the front or middle of a sunny border to establish a low, consistent rhythm. Its bronze-tinted foliage gives the planting depth between bloom cycles, while rich mauve-pink flowers create concentrated pockets of color in spring and again intermittently in summer.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
