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My Monet Purple Effect® brings new color, more flowers, and better adaptability while sharing all the charm and beauty of the original My Monet® weigela. Its variegated cream and mint green foliage takes on purple (as opposed to pink) tones, and it is much better able to withstand the rigors of both cold and warmer climates. Though it is slightly larger, it can be used in much the same way: as a delightful companion to perennials, as a colorful edging, in a container, or anywhere you need a spot of clear, clean color.
| Dimensions | 1.5 × 1.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Weigela florida 'Verweig8' PP#30,064; CBR#6659 |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green, Purple, Variegated |
| Height | 1.5-2.5' |
| Width/Spread | 1.5-2.5' |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Uses | Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Deer resistant, Foliage interest |
| Zone | 4, 5, 5b, 6, 6b |
