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.
Care guide
Care level
Choosing this plant
Main benefit
Container growing
Seasonal care
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Humidity
Moderate
Fertilization
Soil type
Neutral to slightly acidic, well drained
Soil pH
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Propagation method
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Foliage color
Foliage type
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
80 to 100 cm (31 to 39 inches)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate
average
Vegetable garden and yield
Companion planting, spacing and harvest
Companion plants
Spacing
Harvest period
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
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.
