Weigela florida Purpurea

Common Name:
Weigela 'Purpurea'

Description:
Weigela florida 'Purpurea' is a striking deciduous shrub known for its deep purple-tinged foliage and showy, bell-shaped pink flowers that bloom in late spring and summer. The dark foliage provides year-round interest, contrasting beautifully with the soft pink blooms and adding depth to garden beds and borders. This hardy shrub thrives in Melbourne’s climate, preferring well-drained soil and a position in full sun to part shade. ‘Purpurea’ is drought-tolerant once established and attracts bees, butterflies, and birds. Regular pruning after flowering enhances its shape and encourages more blooms in the next growing season.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium
• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–2 m
• Width: 1–1.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Soft Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Perennial
• Deciduous
• Stunning Foliage

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

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