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Weigela 'Date Night Afterglow'

Weigela

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Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Zone 7

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Common nameWeigela
FamilyCaprifoliaceae
GenusWeigela
CultivarDate Night Afterglow
TypeShrub
Botanical nameWeigela

Weigela 'Date Night Afterglow' (Weigela 'Date Night Afterglow'). With its soft cream and light pink flowers, Weigela 'Date Night Afterglow' offers a bright and romantic aesthetic, ideal for tempering darker foliage. This cultivar embodies a discreet elegance, highlighting a subtle interplay of pastel shades that lends itself well to muted atmospheres. It provides a harmonious bloom that softens compositions while maintaining visual interest. The indicated adult size is 1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches) in height and 1.2 m (4 feet) in width.

To plant Weigela 'Date Night Afterglow', ensure suitable exposure: full sun. The recommended soil is neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained. Water the root ball before planting and ensure water can drain after planting. During establishment, check moisture by hand before watering again. Spread mulch around the base, leaving the collar clear. Avoid systematic fertilizer applications without considering soil richness. In Quebec, choose a period when the soil is thawed and easy to work with.

Allow a width of 1.2 m (4 feet) to arrange this plant's space in the garden. The indicated height of 1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches) helps in choosing its position relative to neighboring plants. Maintain access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Combine this variety with plants whose light and water needs are compatible. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Roots in pots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.

Weigela ‘Date Night Afterglow’ (Weigela)

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Minimum temperature

'-34°C

Watering

Moderate watering

Soil type

Neutral to slightly acidic, well drained

Fertilization

Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)

Width / spread

1.2 m (4 feet)

Flower color

Red

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Growth rate

average

Growth habit

Shrubby

Bloom period

Spring

Fruiting

Small, hard-to-see, reddish-brown capsules.

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.