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Weigela
<p>With GHOST, the foliage show goes on longer than the flower show. In spring, leaves emerge chartreuse, and clusters of rosy red flowers cover the branches from April into early summer. Over summer the foliage matures to striking buttery yellow. Then in fall, in time for Halloween, those leaves turn a "ghostly" white. </p>
<p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love
<em>Weigela</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives
you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular
disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements.No deadheading. Just give them
good drainage, reasonable moisture, and plenty of sun. Prune after
spring bloom...fall pruning puts next year's flowers at risk.
</p>
<em>Weigela</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives
you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular
disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements.No deadheading. Just give them
good drainage, reasonable moisture, and plenty of sun. Prune after
spring bloom...fall pruning puts next year's flowers at risk.
</p>
Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Mounded
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
May - June
July - August
Bloom Color:
Red
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Shrub
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8