Deciduous Shrub – Weigela ‘My Monet Purple Effect’

Weigela ‘My Monet Purple Effect’

Botanical name: weigela florida ‘my monet purple effect’

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 2-3 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-8 

Growth rate: grows 6-12 inches per year 

Foliage color: green, yellow, white, purple

Flower color: pink/purple

Bloom time:  spring 

Pruning instructions: prune after the spring blooming period has ended 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the summer months 

Landscape use: borders/edging, container plant, groundcover

Special features: deer resistant, variegated foliage 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a fertilizer is higher in nitrogen while also containing phosphorus and potassium once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring

Best type of soil:  loam 

Companion plants: black-eyed susan, hosta, catmint, daylily 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no