Botanical profile
Weigela 'Strobe'
Latin name
Weigela 'Strobe'
Common name
Weigela 'Strobe'
Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Weigela florida 'Strobe' is a compact deciduous shrub prized for its intense dark foliage and bright spring blooms. This weigela develops a dense, rounded habit that is slightly wider than it is tall, making it ideal for structuring beds, borders, and foundation plantings. Its dark purple foliage creates a striking contrast with its vivid pink, tubular bell-shaped flowers, which profusely cover the branches and effectively attract pollinators. Highly ornamental even after flowering, it maintains a strong presence thanks to the richness of its coloration. Hardy and easy to care for, Weigela florida 'Strobe' thrives in well-drained soil and in sunny to partial shade exposures, where its foliage develops its deepest hue. It makes an excellent choice for adding contrast and dynamism to contemporary landscape designs.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameWeigela 'Strobe'
Latin nameWeigela 'Strobe'
FamilyCaprifoliaceae
TypeShrub
Plant
description
description
Weigela florida 'Strobe' is a compact deciduous shrub prized for its intense dark foliage and bright spring blooms. This weigela develops a dense, rounded habit that is slightly wider than it is tall, making it ideal for structuring beds, borders, and foundation plantings. Its dark purple foliage creates a striking contrast with its vivid pink, tubular bell-shaped flowers, which profusely cover the branches and effectively attract pollinators. Highly ornamental even after flowering, it maintains a strong presence thanks to the richness of its coloration. Hardy and easy to care for, Weigela florida 'Strobe' thrives in well-drained soil and in sunny to partial shade exposures, where its foliage develops its deepest hue. It makes an excellent choice for adding contrast and dynamism to contemporary landscape designs.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Neutral to slightly acidic, well drained
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.
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
Spring
Flower colorPink
Foliage colorGreen
Habit / shape
Shrubby
Fruiting
Small, dry, inconspicuous capsule without ornamental value
Size
and facts
and facts
Height1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Spread1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 29
Minimum temperature'-34°C
Foliage typeObsolete
HummingbirdsAttracts hummingbirds
ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
PollinatorsSupports pollinators
PetsPet friendly
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Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Flowers that attract hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
