My Monet Purple Effect
Weigela florida 'Verweig8'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 24-30 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 800-1000 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2025 |
| Bed | China Town Garden |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Moist, well-draining, highly adaptable including clay. |
| Soil pH | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| Zones | 4-6 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Elliptic (Oval tapering ends) |
| Foliage colour | Variegated cream, mint green, and purple |
| Bloom | Pink-purple |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Daylilies, Spirea, Hostas |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water regularly when young. Once established, provide deep watering during hot, dry spells.
Maintenance
Prune lightly immediately after flowering to shape. Remove oldest stems every 3-5 years.
Cleanup
Remove dead or damaged branches in early spring before new growth starts.
Notes
A Proven Winners cultivar ('Verweig8'). The variegated foliage blushes purple when exposed to more sunlight.