If you’re striving for a classic garden look that also attracts bees and other pollinators, roses are an excellent choice.
If you need some alternatives to hydrangeas, we have suggestions! Maybe you already have a bunch or maybe the deer love them too.
we’re sharing answers to the five most commonly asked questions we get about hydrangeas in the summer to help you get back to just enjoying the view.
This is a dwarf form of Wine & Roses® weigela that is perfect for the front of the border or container gardens. It can be used as an alternative to ‘Crimson Pygmy’ barberry. Although it is not as prolific a bloomer as Wine & Roses®, it will occasionally produce pink flowers in spring.
| Dimensions | 1.5 × 1 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Weigela florida 'Elvera' PP#12,217, CBR#2643 |
| Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Height | 1' |
| Width/Spread | 1.5-2' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Uses | Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Slope |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Deer resistant, Foliage interest |
Pruning is generally not necessary, but may be trimmed after flowering in spring.
