Botanical profile
Weigela florida 'Minuet'
Latin name
Weigela florida 'Minuet'
Common name
Weigela 'Minuet'
Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Weigela florida 'Minuet', often called dwarf weigela 'Minuet', is a compact deciduous shrub prized for its purple-tinged green foliage and abundant reddish-pink, yellow-throated, bell-shaped flowers. Its dense, rounded shape, smaller than many other weigelas, makes it an excellent option for flower beds, small gardens, and arrangements where color is desired without taking up too much space.
Highly ornamental in late spring and early summer, this cultivar creates a beautiful mass effect when planted in groups, while also being elegant enough for use as a small specimen. Its flowers attract pollinators, butterflies, and hummingbirds, adding great ecological value to residential gardens and diverse landscapes.
Weigela florida 'Minuet' prefers a sunny to partially shaded exposure and well-drained, ordinary to rich soil with moderate moisture. Easy to grow, hardy, and low-maintenance, it primarily requires light pruning after flowering to maintain its compact shape and encourage new flowering stems.
Highly ornamental in late spring and early summer, this cultivar creates a beautiful mass effect when planted in groups, while also being elegant enough for use as a small specimen. Its flowers attract pollinators, butterflies, and hummingbirds, adding great ecological value to residential gardens and diverse landscapes.
Weigela florida 'Minuet' prefers a sunny to partially shaded exposure and well-drained, ordinary to rich soil with moderate moisture. Easy to grow, hardy, and low-maintenance, it primarily requires light pruning after flowering to maintain its compact shape and encourage new flowering stems.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameWeigela 'Minuet'
Latin nameWeigela florida 'Minuet'
FamilyCaprifoliaceae
TypeShrub
Plant
description
description
Weigela florida 'Minuet', often called dwarf weigela 'Minuet', is a compact deciduous shrub prized for its purple-tinged green foliage and abundant reddish-pink, yellow-throated, bell-shaped flowers. Its dense, rounded shape, smaller than many other weigelas, makes it an excellent option for flower beds, small gardens, and arrangements where color is desired without taking up too much space.
Highly ornamental in late spring and early summer, this cultivar creates a beautiful mass effect when planted in groups, while also being elegant enough for use as a small specimen. Its flowers attract pollinators, butterflies, and hummingbirds, adding great ecological value to residential gardens and diverse landscapes.
Weigela florida 'Minuet' prefers a sunny to partially shaded exposure and well-drained, ordinary to rich soil with moderate moisture. Easy to grow, hardy, and low-maintenance, it primarily requires light pruning after flowering to maintain its compact shape and encourage new flowering stems.
Highly ornamental in late spring and early summer, this cultivar creates a beautiful mass effect when planted in groups, while also being elegant enough for use as a small specimen. Its flowers attract pollinators, butterflies, and hummingbirds, adding great ecological value to residential gardens and diverse landscapes.
Weigela florida 'Minuet' prefers a sunny to partially shaded exposure and well-drained, ordinary to rich soil with moderate moisture. Easy to grow, hardy, and low-maintenance, it primarily requires light pruning after flowering to maintain its compact shape and encourage new flowering stems.
Planting and
propagation
propagation
Spacing / density
60-90 cm (24-36 in)
Propagation
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Neutral to slightly acidic, well drained
Soil pHSlightly acidic to neutral
HumidityModerate
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.
Care levelWeak
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a dense shape and remove weak or old branches. Add compost in the spring and keep a light mulch to help retain moisture.
Container
growing
growing
Well suited for growing in large pots or containers on a sunny terrace or balcony. Use a well-drained container, good potting soil, and water regularly, especially in hot weather. Winter protection for the pot is recommended in cold climates.
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Compact habit, purple-tinted foliage, and reddish-pink flowers that attract hummingbirds to small spaces.
Garden use
Shrub bed, border, informal hedge, foundation planting, small garden, container, pollinator garden, or patio planting.
Bloom period
Spring
Flower colorPink
Foliage colorGreen
Habit / shape
Dwarf
Harvest
TRUE
Fruiting
Small, dry, inconspicuous capsule without ornamental value
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height80 to 100 cm (31 to 39 inches)
Spread1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature'-34°C
Foliage typeObsolete
HummingbirdsAttracts hummingbirds
ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
PollinatorsSupports pollinators
Deer resistanceGenerally less attractive to deer
PetsPet friendly
Planting
partners
partners
Good companions
Catmint, lavender, perennial geranium, sage, daylily, spirea
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Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Flowers that attract hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
