Overview & Description

The Minuet Weigela (Weigela florida ‘Minuet’) is a compact, rounded shrub celebrated for its striking variegated foliage and abundant, fragrant blooms. Its small, oval leaves are a handsome dark green with a distinctive purple-bronze tinge, often displaying a narrow, pale yellow to cream margin. Throughout late spring and summer, vibrant rosy-pink, tubular flowers create a stunning contrast against the deep, richly colored leaves, adding a pop of color and texture to any garden. The fragrant flowers attract pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits a dense, compact, rounded to mounded growth habit. It is a slow-growing shrub, typically reaching a mature size of about 2 to 3 feet in height with a similar spread of 2 to 3 feet. It grows at a slow rate and can be expected to live for approximately 30 years under ideal conditions.

Additional Notes

It blooms in late spring to early summer, with sporadic rebloom possible. Hardy to Zone 4, it is low-maintenance and thrives in full sun to partial shade for best flowering and foliage color. It is adaptable to a variety of well-drained soils and is resistant to deer. For best results, prune immediately after flowering as it blooms on old wood. Perfect for small spaces, borders, or where long-lasting blooms and eye-catching foliage provide seasonal interest and charm.