About the Weigela -
Variegated :
The Variegated Wiegela, Weigela florida 'Variegata',
has a compact habit, growing 4-6' high and wide. It
has grey leaves with yellow/cream fringes, and dark
pink flowers. This deciduous shrub is grown for its
showy bell-shaped flowers and spreading, arching
growth habit. Leaves are dark green, oval and
tapered, to 2.5 inches long.
Dark pink flowers with pale pink-white interiors,
to 1 1/4 inches long are produced in corymbs on
short lateral twigs on previous years growth in late
spring to early summer. Flowers are attractive to
hummingbirds. Very nice in a mixed shrub border.
