Botanical profile
Weigela 'Tango'
Latin name
Weigela 'Tango'
Common name
Weigela 'Tango'
Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Weigela florida 'Tango' is a dwarf deciduous shrub particularly valued for its compact size and dazzling blooms. This weigela forms a small, dense bush, noticeably wider than it is tall, ideal for borders, rockeries, and small-scale plantings. Its dark purple foliage highlights an abundant display of dark pink to carmine red flowers in spring, creating a remarkable decorative contrast. Despite its restricted growth, it offers a strong visual presence and effectively attracts pollinators to the garden. Adapted to cold climates, it demonstrates good hardiness and is easy to cultivate in well-drained soil. Weigela florida 'Tango' is perfectly suited for front-of-border plantings, low mass plantings, or even in containers, where its compact habit and vibrant coloration elegantly structure the space.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameWeigela 'Tango'
Latin nameWeigela 'Tango'
FamilyCaprifoliaceae
TypeShrub
Plant
description
description
Weigela florida 'Tango' is a dwarf deciduous shrub particularly valued for its compact size and dazzling blooms. This weigela forms a small, dense bush, noticeably wider than it is tall, ideal for borders, rockeries, and small-scale plantings. Its dark purple foliage highlights an abundant display of dark pink to carmine red flowers in spring, creating a remarkable decorative contrast. Despite its restricted growth, it offers a strong visual presence and effectively attracts pollinators to the garden. Adapted to cold climates, it demonstrates good hardiness and is easy to cultivate in well-drained soil. Weigela florida 'Tango' is perfectly suited for front-of-border plantings, low mass plantings, or even in containers, where its compact habit and vibrant coloration elegantly structure the space.
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 colorRed
Foliage colorGreen
Habit / shape
Shrubby
Fruiting
Discreet brown capsules.
Size
and facts
and facts
Height80 to 100 cm (31 to 39 inches)
Spread1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 31
Foliage typeObsolete
HummingbirdsAttracts hummingbirds
ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
PollinatorsSupports pollinators
PetsPet friendly
Plant availability varies with new arrivals, the seasons, nursery production and supplier inventory. Trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and indoor plants may be offered for a limited time depending on their natural cycle and available stock. These pages are designed to guide and inspire your choices for the garden, landscaping, containers and indoor growing.
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Flowers that attract hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
