I planted my Weigela shrub in a shady spot, and as it turns out they prefer full sun (oops!). It should do well in the location I've put it, it just won't flower as much. (Note to self - research first!) It's one thing to plant an annual in a less than ideal spot because the following year you can amend this, but a perennial shrub... I suppose I could try moving it, but I don't want to risk killing it. Besides, it should be just fine where it is.
I bought it at the end of August (when everything is on sale ;) so it has no blossoms in this photograph - just beautiful rich green and burgundy leaves (love it!). I can't wait to see it in bloom, at which point I'll take more pictures.
Weigela info:
- Deciduous (so when it loses it's leaves in the winter I won't panic ;)
- Perennial.
- Can be pruned after flowering.
- Prefers well drained, moist soil, with a PH range of 6.8 - 7.7 (no coffee grounds for this plant!)
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
- Prefers full sun to flower more, but they will tolerate some dappled shade.
- Cold weather hardy to -20F/-30C
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