Botanical profile

Weigela florida ‘My Monet Purple Effect’

Latin name
Weigela florida ‘My Monet Purple Effect’
Common name
Weigela ‘My Monet Purple Effect’
Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae

Weigela florida ‘My Monet Purple Effect’, commonly known as My Monet Purple Effect weigela, is a highly decorative dwarf ornamental shrub renowned for its colorful foliage and compact habit. This variety forms a small, dense, rounded shrub that is perfect for borders, rockeries, flowerbeds, and container planting. Its deciduous foliage is particularly attractive: dark green leaves are edged with cream in spring, then gradually take on rosy-purple to violet hues throughout the season, creating a changing decorative effect. In late spring, numerous small, bright pink tubular flowers appear among the foliage and attract pollinators. Even when not in bloom, the foliage color provides significant visual interest. Thanks to its slow growth and small size, Weigela florida ‘My Monet Purple Effect’ is ideal for small spaces and ornamental gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 37
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Light intake in spring if desired
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerates different soils
Minimum temperature
'-35 °C (-31 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Rose / violet-purple
Fruiting
Dry discrete capsules
Foliage color
Green, cream, and purple
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Bushy, compact
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
45 cm (1.5 ft)
Width
2 ft (60 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.