{"product_id":"col-2l-wei-varx1","title":"1 Weigela Variegata Plant, Pink Flowering Hardy Shrub, Bee Friendly, Outdoor Garden Ready, 17cm Root-Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeigela florida 'Variegata' – Pink Flowering Hardy Shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeigela florida 'Variegata' is a beautiful and reliable deciduous shrub, prized for its striking variegated foliage and abundant pink flowers. The leaves are mid-green with attractive creamy-white margins, providing interest throughout the growing season even when the plant is not in bloom. In late spring to early summer, clusters of delicate, funnel-shaped pink flowers appear along the arching branches, creating a stunning display that is irresistible to bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hardy garden shrub is easy to grow and requires minimal maintenance once established. It is ideal for mixed borders, cottage-style gardens, or as a standalone specimen. Weigela 'Variegata' is also well suited to smaller gardens thanks to its compact, bushy habit compared to some other Weigela varieties. An RHS Award of Garden Merit holder, this is a tried-and-tested variety that performs well in UK gardens year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x Weigela florida 'Variegata' plant supplied in a 17cm (2 litre) pot, outdoor garden ready\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive variegated foliage with creamy-white leaf margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMasses of pink, funnel-shaped flowers in late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eBee friendly – excellent source of nectar for pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFully hardy and suitable for UK gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a position with full sun to partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Weigela 'Variegata' is tolerant of most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. After flowering, prune back the flowered shoots to a strong pair of buds or a lower side shoot to encourage vigorous new growth and a tidy shape. Older, unproductive stems can be cut back to the base to rejuvenate the plant. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weigela florida 'Variegata'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variegated Weigela\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5–2 m × 1.5–2 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy, Rounded, Arching Deciduous Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed Borders, Cottage Gardens, Specimen Planting, Wildlife Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but Well-Drained; Tolerates Most Soil Types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (H6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Butterflies \u0026amp; Pollinating Insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Deciduous Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Green Leaves with Creamy-White Margins (Variegated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune After Flowering – Cut Flowered Shoots Back to Strong Buds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This plant is supplied as the 'Variegata' variety, featuring distinctive creamy-white edged foliage that sets it apart from other Weigela cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50213013749980,"sku":"COL-2L-WEI-VARX1","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_e5d308ea-397f-4cd1-aa7d-87f8b05675e0.png?v=1777417649","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-2l-wei-varx1","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}