Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Weigela florida 'Verweig'
My Monet Weigela
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Height
- 2 to 3 feet
- Width
- 2 to 3 feet
- Flower color
- Pink
- Foliage color
- Green, creamy white, and pink
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4 to 8
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
About this plant
Weigela florida 'Verweig', commonly sold as My Monet®, is a compact, deciduous shrub admired for its variegated foliage and seasonal blooms. Its leaves are a harmonious blend of green, creamy white, and hints of pink, creating beautiful visual appeal. During late spring, it produces clusters of soft pink, trumpet-shaped flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds, enhancing its ornamental value.
This cultivar originated as a refined selection of Weigela florida, native to East Asia. Its manageable size and colorful foliage make it a popular choice for borders, containers, and small garden spaces.
Companion plants
Poppies · Milkweed · Bee balm · Feather reed grass · Rock cress · Alpine mint bush
Design tip
Treat My Monet® as a foliage accent at the front of a border, where its intricate variegation remains visible. Creamy white margins and pink highlights brighten surrounding greenery, while its compact scale provides contrast without creating a large or visually dominant mass.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the Oregon Display Garden at Monrovia.
