French Lace Weigela is a fast-growing, variegated shrub with bright green leaves and yellow-green margins. It has a rounded habit and grows in zones 4-8.
French Lace Weigela
French Lace Weigela (Weigela florida 'French Lace') is a beautiful and versatile shrub that is known for its variegated foliage and bright red flowers. It is a popular choice for home gardeners and landscapers alike, as it is relatively easy to care for and can thrive in a variety of climates.
French Lace Weigela shrubs can grow up to 4-8 feet tall and wide. They have a dense, mounding habit and are covered in yellow-green leaves with a lighter yellow-green and/or yellow margin and a reddish edge. In the spring, the shrubs produce clusters of bright red, trumpet-shaped flowers.
French Lace Weigela shrubs prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. They are also tolerant of drought once established.
To care for a French Lace Weigela shrub, water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the shrub in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the shrub in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
French Lace Weigela shrubs are a beautiful addition to any landscape. They can be used as specimen plants, in borders, or as hedges. They are also a good choice for foundation plantings.
Here are some additional tips for growing a French Lace Weigela shrub:
- Choose a spot in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.
- Plant the shrub in the spring or fall.
- Water the shrub regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the shrub in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the shrub in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
- Mulch around the shrub with organic matter, such as pine needles or wood chips, to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Enjoy the beauty and benefits of the French Lace Weigela shrub!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 4-8
| Mature Height: | 4 to 5 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 4 to 5 Feet |
