1 Variegated Weigela Shrub | Weigela florida Bare Root Plant for Easy-Grow Ornamental Flower Borders

Variegated Weigela is a colorful ornamental shrub prized for its green and cream-edged foliage and its late-spring display of pink flowers. The variegated leaves add season-long interest, while the tubular blooms attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. This deciduous shrub works well as a flowering hedge, mixed border accent, or standalone specimen in a sunny landscape.

Weigela florida is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance shrub that adapts to many garden settings. Its arching branches and compact habit make it a useful choice for foundation plantings, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly yards. This listing offers one bare root plant, ready to establish in the garden when planted at the right time.

Plant Features

• Variegated green and cream foliage provides multi-season color
• Pink tubular flowers bloom in late spring and attract pollinators
• Deciduous shrub with an arching, rounded growth habit
• Works well in borders, hedges, and mixed shrub plantings
• Low-maintenance and adaptable once established

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Weigela florida
• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep evenly moist while establishing
• Growth Habit: Arching, rounded shrub
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Spacing: Space according to mature spread to allow good air circulation

Planting & Care

Plant the bare root Weigela as soon as possible after arrival. Soak the roots briefly before planting, then set the plant in a hole wide enough to spread the roots naturally. Position the crown at or slightly below soil level, backfill with native soil, and water thoroughly to settle the soil. Choose a site with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil for best flowering and foliage color.

Keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season to help the shrub establish. Once established, Weigela is fairly drought tolerant but performs best with regular watering during dry spells. Apply a layer of mulch around the base, avoiding direct contact with the stems, to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Prune after flowering if needed to shape the plant and remove any dead or damaged wood.

What's Included

One Variegated Weigela (Weigela florida) bare root plant.