My Monet Purple Effect® Weigela
Shrub
- Stunning variegated foliage paired with purple blooms.
- Versatile dwarf habits makes it perfect for a landscapes big or small.
- More shade tolerant than more weigela.
- Zones 4-6, sun/part sun, 2.5' tall x 2.5 wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: PP#30,064
Common name: Weigela
Zone: 4 - 6
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hrs sun/day)
Height x width: 1.5-2.5' tall and wide
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: White and green, with purple in cool conditions
Season of Interest: Spring-fall
Bloom time: Late spring
Features: Space savers, rare & unusual, rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Specimen, ground cover, containers, perennial gardens
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part-sun (4-6 hrs/day)
Water: Average
Space: Min. 2' apart.
Fertilizing: Apply a granular rose or garden fertilizer in early spring if desired. Never fertilize weigela past mid-summer, as this increases likelihood of winter damage to any new growth the plant puts on as a result.
Winterizing: A good 2-3" layer of mulch is recommended.
Maintenance & Pruning: Weigela bloom on old wood so should only be pruned after blooming. Once plants are mature (after at least 5 years in the ground), you may want to remove a few of the oldest stems each year to keep it producing vigorous young growth.
Note: weigela are one of the last shrubs to leaf out in spring, so don't panic if you aren't seeing signs of life even if everything else in your yard has started to grow.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I love this cultivar and was hoping for coverage of a shaded area. Unfortunately, they were DOA (dead on arrival). Fed-Ex was delayed
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
The plants arrived 2 days later than expected from delivery company. This is the first time getting plants from an online seller. Plants looked ok and packaged very well. We put the plants in on Oct. 01, and so far, they are looking ok.
1 qt specimen came well packaged and I was so pleased to see how healthy and lush it was. I popped it in a planter with some creeping Jenny so they can enjoy the sun together. I don’t expect to see blooms until next spring, but I’m not worried about it surviving winter. Great plant! Love the foliage.
Not growing well
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This is my second time ordering here. Both time my plants arrived in good time and packaged impressively. The plants are healthy and vibrant.
Great shrub and easy to grow.
Beautiful foliage paired next to my Mountain Tuff hydrangeas. I'm very excited watching my yard blossom.
I REALLY wanted to like these shrubs as they looked beautiful on the site and were compact enough for the space that I wanted to use them. When they arrived, I was very excited because all 10 were packaged so well and were a nice size! They looked good in the space I wanted them. Unfortunately, after a while, they started to lose their leaves, started curling up and turning brown. After testing their bark, all of them were brown instead of green on the inside. I was so sad! I called Great Garden Plants, told them what happened, sent pictures, and they sent me new ones which arrived quickly. I planted those, and the same issue is happening again. I'm really sad because I liked those shrubs but I don't know why they're not taking to my soil, which is pretty good. I'm probably going to have to switch to the Midnight Sun version, which I also ordered with the first go-round, and those are doing great!
I thinks she's in a good spot in my garden, which is still a work in progress. The plant arrived in perfect condition, this is true of all the plants i have ordered. At first when I planted her, some of her bottom leaves were turning brown, but now she is strong and looking healthy and I know she will cascade beautifully over the raised flower bed.
I couldn’t believe the large size of the bushes I received! Extremely well packed and plants arrived in excellent condition. I love the variegated leaves with just a hint burgundy. Beautiful! I will be ordering more plants from your company in the future!
This is my third order this year with Great Garden Plants, they have a great selection, well grown plants. Compared to other nurseries they arrive in perfect condition and not root bound which is important so the root ball can be loosened up upon planting and reducing the chance of loss. I have My Monet and with this new one ''Purple Effect'' to compare with it, the leaves are a little larger and a deeper red purple edge, just different enough, I love it. Update: having grown it now a couple of months, I am impressed with the tolerance for full hot sun-no burn compared with My Monet and good growth.
do you ship according to zone time ?
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The leaves on mine are turning brown and curling. They have been planted since may in ohio I have been watering just about every day and it just started doing this. Is there a reason for this or does it mean the plant is dying?
It's hard to say for sure what might be going on without more information. Please send us pictures of the plants along with any relevant information like the amount of sun, type of soil, etc., to [email protected]. We look forward to helping you!
Can the minuet weigela thrive in 6 plus hours of sun?
We do not offer 'Minuet', however, it should be fine in full sun. My Monet Purple Effect can take full sun in cooler areas but should have shade during the hottest part of the day in warmer climates.
Do these flower all through summer and fall?
Thank you for contacting us! This plant will bloom in Spring. However the variegated foliage season of interest is Spring through Fall.
How to pronounce the name of this plant?
We say wye-jeel-uh.