(Weig-ela:
Named for C. E. Weigel, 1748-1831, German Professor)
'Carnaval'
(syn.
'Courtalor') New excitement unseen before in a Weigela. Red, white, and pink,
thick azalea-like flowers cover this new triploid hybrid from France. FIRST
CHOICE AWARD '96.
Zone
4, 4-5 feet, gr 1, Full Sun
‘Eyecatcher’ (ppaf )
Noted plantsman David Tristram delivers another
great plant. Electric yellow variegated foliage and dark red flowers in the
spring make Eyecatcher live up to its name. It’s a great impulse plant that
easily adds season long color to any garden, container or landscape.
Zone 5, 2 feet, gr 1
FRENCH
LACE™
(W.
f. 'Brigela' PPAF)An
exciting new variegated selection with dark red flowers and bright yellow leaf
margins. A very dramatic improvement in variegated Weigela. Developed by Andre Briant Nursery.
Zone
4, 4-5 feet, gr 1, Full Sun
FINE WINE™
(W. f.
'Bramwell' ppaf, cbraf)The
next generation of Wine & Roses with the same great dark burgundy foliage but
with compact mounded habit similar to Spiraea japonica. It’s a refined plant
with smaller leaves, abundant pink flowers and excellent texture. A great plant
for the front
of the border, the perennial bed, or used as a low foundation plant. The
propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license.
Patent/trademark tag required.
Zone
4, 24-36 inches, gr 1, Full Sun
‘Gold Rush’ A superior, consistent variegated selection with gold and green leaves and
light pink flowers. Discovered by noted plantsman Guss Bolwijn of the
Netherlands.
Zone 4, 4-5 feet, gr 1,
Full Sun
'Java Red'
Copper-brown
foliage and pale pink flowers are the key features of Java Red.
Zone
5, 3-4 feet, gr 1, Full Sun
MIDNIGHT
WINE™
(W. f.
'Elvera')New!
A marvelous low mounding, dwarf version of WINE & ROSES! Dark metallic
burgundy-purple foliage andpink
flowers. Perfect for the front of the border, the perennial
garden or used as a groundcover. Developed by Herman Geers.
A
dwarf less than 3 ft. fall. Fragrant, two-toned magenta-rose and light purple
flowers bloom freely for 3-6 weeks. The leaves are green with a hint of red.
Hybridized by Felicitas Svejda of Ag-Canada.
Zone
3, 2-4 feet, gr 1, Full Sun
MY MONET™
(W. f.
'Verweig' ppaf cbraf)Make an impression with this
colorfully variegated, dwarf Weigela. Creamy edged leaves are infused with
various shade of pink. This colorful sport of ‘Tango’ is
very hardy and easy to grow. Great for the perennial garden or mixed border. A
great new plant developed by Bert VerHoef of the Netherlands.
Zone
4, 12-18 inches, gr 1, Full Sun to shade (NOT YET RELEASED)
'Polka'
The
best pink Weigela? Many think so! Large bright pink flowers cover this compact
3-5 ft. plant. Extremely long bloom period; June to September. A very hardy and
desirable Weigela. (COPF)
Zone
3, 4-6 feet, gr 1, Full Sun
'Red Prince'
An
excellent, dark red Weigela with abundant flowers that resist fading. A hardy,
rebloomer from Iowa State.
Zone
4, 5-6 feet, gr 1, Full Sun
'Rubidor'
Put
on your sunglasses! Bright, neon yellow foliage and ruby red flowers make a real
attention grabber. A branch sport of Bristol Ruby which occasionally shows
variegation. Introduced by Andre Briant Nursery.
Zone
4, 4-5 feet, gr 1,Partial Shade
RUBY QUEEN
(ppaf, Canadian BR) A
new semi-dwarf selection with attractive reddish-burgundy foliage This
intermediate plant is larger and more rounded on habit than Midnight Wine, yet
substantially smaller than Wine & Roses. Perfect for the front of the border
or mixed in the perennial garden. Very popular in Europe. Developed by Herman
Geers. Propagation is restricted.
'Rumba'
Dark
red flowers with a yellow throat cover this plant in June. The foliage is light
green tinged with dark brown. A semi-dwarf, 3 ft. tall plant. FIRST CHOICE AWARD
'95
Zone
3, 3-4 feet, gr 1, Full Sun
'Sunny Princess'
A
delightful variegated sport of Pink Princess. Pleasing, clean narrow bands of
gold encircle each leaf of this compact plant. Hardiness is superior to that of
'Variegata'.
Zone
4, 4-5 feet, gr 1, Full Sun
'Variegata'
Pale
yellow-green variegated foliage and pink flowers which fade to white provide
seasons of color. AWARDS: AGM
Zone
4, 4-6 feet, gr 1, Full Sun
'White Knight'
(PP
#8348)Extremely
long blooming! Light pink buds open a pure white and continue to bloom all
summer long! The form and habit are similar to Red Prince. A marvelous Weigela
from Iowa State.
Zone
4, 5-6 feet, gr 1, Full Sun
WINE
& ROSESâ
(W. f.
'Alexandra' PP# 10,772)
WOW. The color blows ‘Java Red’ away! Dark burgundy-purple foliage and intense
rosy-pink colored flowers jump against the dark rich foliage! Full sun for
darkest color. Demand is high - so don't get caught short! A knock your socks
off shrub
developed by Herman Geers of Holland.