Family: Weigela
Type: Shrub
My Monet Weigela is a striking, compact shrub known for its variegated foliage and pink flowers. It’s a showstopper in any garden, offering visual interest throughout the growing season.
This plant is relatively small, reaching about 12 to 18 inches in height and spread. Its size makes it ideal for small spaces or as a border in larger gardens.
My Monet Weigela is not only beautiful but also low maintenance. It’s perfect for gardeners who want a stunning landscape feature without too much fuss.
Pet Friendly: Yes
Moisture Preference: Average to moist
Sun Needs: Full sun
Growth Rate: Medium
Average Height (feet): 1.5
Average Spread (feet): 1.5
Average Life Span (years): 30
Form: Mounded
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Shape: Trumpet
Bloom Season: In late spring
Foliage Color: Green
Leaf Fall Color: Red
Foliage Shape: Pointy
Bark Color: Gray
Bark Texture: Smooth
Incorporating My Monet Weigela in your landscape adds instant charm. Its colorful foliage and pink blooms create a focal point in any garden setting.
Plant them in small groups for a dramatic effect. They work well in mixed borders, offering a splash of color and texture.
Combine with perennials or grasses for a varied garden design. The contrast of My Monet’s vibrant leaves against other plants creates a dynamic look.
In a cottage garden, My Monet Weigela adds a touch of whimsy. Its bright foliage and flowers fit perfectly within the lush, informal style of these gardens.
For formal gardens, this shrub offers structured beauty. Its symmetrical growth habit and distinctive coloring make it a great choice for precise garden designs.
My Monet Weigela is ideal for urban gardens. Its compact size and low maintenance requirements suit smaller, city spaces well.
Use them to edge walkways or patios. Their compact size and colorful presence create an inviting, cheerful border.
Incorporate into a sensory garden. The plant’s vibrant colors and gentle blooms are a feast for the eyes and senses.
Pair with evergreens for year-round interest. The bright foliage of My Monet contrasts beautifully with the deep greens of evergreen plants.
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In spring, My Monet Weigela's leaves emerge, showcasing their stunning variegation. It's a time of fresh growth and anticipation for the blooms.
Summer highlights the plant's pink flowers, which complement its variegated foliage. The shrub becomes a vibrant, colorful addition to the garden.
In fall, the leaves of My Monet Weigela start to fade. The plant remains visually interesting, adding texture and color to the autumn garden.
During winter, My Monet Weigela goes dormant. The plant's structure still adds interest to the garden, even without its leaves.
My Monet Weigela excels in areas with full sun to partial shade. Choose a location that receives at least 4-6 hours of sunlight for optimal flowering and foliage color.
Full sun to partial shade is ideal for this plant. Ample sunlight ensures vibrant foliage colors and abundant blooming.
Well-drained, moderately fertile soil suits My Monet Weigela best. It can adapt to various soil types but thrives in conditions that are neither too dry nor too soggy.
Space the plants about 18 inches apart. This spacing allows for their growth habit and ensures each shrub has enough room to reach its full potential.
Plant in spring or early fall. These seasons offer moderate temperatures that help the plant establish itself without the stress of extreme weather.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and as deep. Place the shrub in the hole, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly to settle the roots.
Water regularly, especially during dry spells. My Monet Weigela prefers consistent moisture but can tolerate some drought once established.
A light application of balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring supports healthy growth and flowering.
Prune lightly after flowering if necessary. This helps maintain shape and encourages robust growth in the next season.
In spring, remove any winter damage and start regular watering. Fertilizing at this time kickstarts growth.
Maintain regular watering in summer, especially in heat. This is when the plant showcases its colorful blooms and foliage.
In fall, reduce watering as the plant prepares for dormancy. Clean up fallen leaves to keep the area tidy.
Winter care is minimal. The plant is dormant, so avoid pruning and reduce watering significantly.
It’s a slow to moderate grower, reaching its full size in a few years.
It’s not completely deer-proof, but it’s less attractive to deer compared to other plants.
Absolutely! It’s well-suited for container gardening due to its compact size. Just ensure the pot has good drainage.
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