Weigela florida 'Verweig' | My Monet Weigela
DESCRIPTION
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.
DESCRIPTION
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.
DESCRIPTION
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.
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Family: Caprifoliaceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Foliage color: Green, creamy white, and pink
Flower color: Pink
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Hummingbirds, bees, and butterfliesThis plant can be seen in the Oregon Trial Garden at Monrovia.
