Weigela Atropurpurea

When you learn how to grow Weigela, you'll know how to grow a shrub valued for use as a specimen or border plant. This old-fashioned beauty blooms profusely in spring and sporadically through the summer. Care of Weigela is low maintenance. A tough and hardy shrub, Weigela care involves planting the growing weigela in the right area and watering it in. This may lead you to wonder where to plant Weigela.

Weige makes a great border or specimen shrub. While this shrub blooms from mid-spring to mid-fall, its creamy green variegated leaves are also very attractive. It seldom grows to be taller than 6 feet with 4 feet being very common. Most will spread out to be about 5 feet wide. There are varieties with a 12-foot spread. This shrub has been around for many years making it a favorite for historic properties.