Weigela florida Eva Rathke

Common Name:
Weigela 'Eva Rathke'

Description:
Weigela florida 'Eva Rathke' is a compact, deciduous shrub known for its arching branches and vibrant, deep red, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom from late spring through summer. The rich green foliage provides a beautiful contrast to the showy blooms, making it a standout feature in garden beds, borders, and mixed shrub plantings. This hardy shrub thrives in Melbourne’s climate, preferring well-drained soil and a sunny to partly shaded position. It is drought-tolerant once established and attracts bees, butterflies, and birds. Regular pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages a more prolific bloom in the next season.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium
• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.2–1.5 m
• Width: 1–1.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Deep Red

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Perennial
• Deciduous
• Long Flowering

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Salvia
• Buddleja (Butterfly Bush)
• Spiraea
• Hydrangea