Weigela - French Lace™

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Weigela - French Lace™

French Lace™ Weigela, weigela florida 'Brigela' (PP12,666), is a new weigela that has abundant amounts of ruby-red flowers blooming in summer amongst the variegated yellow and green foliage. A deciduous shrub, it requires full sun. This weigela is a real stand-out in the garden, and has an awesome effect when planted in mass. This large upright form makes an ideal high profile accent plant. It is equally suited for the background of perennial beds or to cloak unattractive fence lines. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering. One should follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. It forms a rounded shrub that grows 4-5 feet tall and as wide. French Lace Weigela is also good as a shrub border, foundation or specimen plant. ... more information

 

Honeysuckle - Red Rum Excellent as winter wildlife food source, windbreaks and landscaping. It produces masses of white flowers that mature to yellow followed by profusion of 1/4" bright red fruit persisting into winter. It has an upright vase shape. Adaptable to poor soils and is shade tolerant. The Red Rum Honeysuckle, Lonicera maackii, is a deciduous shrub that grows to 8' to 12'.

Weigela - French Lace™