Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Weigela 'Looymansii Aurea'
Looymans Gold Weigela
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Height
- 4 ft to 6 ft
- Width
- 4 ft to 6 ft
- Flower color
- Funnel shaped soft pink flowers with a warm blush tone and pale interior
- Foliage color
- Bright golden yellow leaves with a soft texture and slightly green undertones in shade
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate 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 'Looymansii Aurea' produces soft pink, funnel-shaped flowers in late spring, appearing along the stems and continuing lightly into early summer. Oval leaves are bright golden-yellow, holding their color through the season and creating a luminous, finely textured canopy. The foliage forms a dense, rounded framework that supports the blooms, which are spaced along the branches and attract hummingbirds during the flowering period.
Originating from garden selections of Asian species, this cultivar reflects breeding focused on foliage color and reliable bloom. It is well suited to borders, foundation plantings, and informal hedging, where its golden foliage and seasonal flowers provide structure and color through the growing season.
Companion plants
Peony · Indian hawthorn · Rock Cress · Feather reed grass · Dianthus · Glossy abelia
Design tip
Balance Looymans Gold Weigela’s bright foliage with deeper greens nearby rather than repeating too much yellow. The contrast gives its rounded form clearer definition and allows the soft pink flowers to register distinctly against the golden leaves when they appear in spring.
