Botanical profile

Weigela florida 'French Lace'

Latin name
Weigela florida 'French Lace'
Common name
Weigela 'French Lace'
Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae

Weigela florida 'French Lace' is a luminous deciduous shrub valued for its golden variegated foliage and delicate pink blooms in spring. This weigela develops a flexible, bushy habit, slightly wider than it is tall, offering a beautiful presence in borders, low hedges, or foundation plantings. Its soft green leaves, broadly edged with creamy yellow, brighten sunny areas and maintain decorative interest throughout the season. In spring, abundant light pink tubular flowers appear along the branches, effectively attracting pollinators. Hardy and easy to maintain, Weigela florida 'French Lace' adapts to well-drained soils and prefers a sunny to partially shaded exposure to maximize the intensity of its variegation. It makes an excellent choice for bringing freshness, contrast, and texture to landscape designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 10
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly acidic, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Small dry capsule with no notable ornamental interest
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 feet)
Width
1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth rate
average
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

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