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A very attractive dwarf weigela with variegated gold foliage that turns red in fall, it can be used in the landscape as you would a coleus but without the need to replant each year. Grown primarily for its foliage, it will occasionally produce rosy pink flowers in spring. Add it to the front of beds and borders for multi-season color.
| Dimensions | 1 × 1 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Weigela florida 'Sunset' PP#23,212, CBR#4691 |
| Zone | 5, 6, 7 |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Height | 1-1.5' |
| Width/Spread | 1-1.5' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Uses | Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Deer resistant, Fall interest, Foliage interest |
Pruning is generally not necessary, but may be trimmed after flowering in spring.
