Hardiness
Zone 17
Discover the plant
Variegated Weigela 'Rainbow Sensation'
FamilyCaprifoliaceae
Weigela florida ‘Rainbow Sensation’ is a decorative deciduous shrub admired for its bright variegated foliage that lights up borders from spring to autumn. This weigela develops a rounded, bushy habit, typically wider than it is tall, forming a graceful silhouette ideal for foundation plantings, low hedges, and mixed compositions. Its light green leaves edged with cream and sometimes tinged with yellow catch the light even in partial shade. In spring, soft pink, tubular bell-shaped flowers punctuate the foliage, effectively attracting pollinators. Hardy and easy to grow, Weigela florida ‘Rainbow Sensation’ adapts to well-drained soils and maintains good density without complex maintenance. It is an excellent choice for bringing freshness, contrast, and visual lightness to landscape designs.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
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
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorMulticolored
Foliage colorVariegated green yellow
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall, dry, inconspicuous capsule without ornamental value
Maximum height1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Maximum width1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 17
Minimum temperature'-34°C
