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Weigela florida 'Alexandra' (Wine and Roses)

Family Caprifoliaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1 - 2 m (3 - 6.5 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The deciduous shrub Weigela florida 'Alexandra' (Wine and Roses) (old fashioned weigela) yields showy and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid-spring to mid-summer. This plant is arching in form and has showy, matte and medium textured foliage. Weigela florida 'Alexandra' (Wine and Roses) (old fashioned weigela) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, container, hedge, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Birds, hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Weigela florida 'Alexandra' (Wine and Roses) . Weigela florida 'Alexandra' (Wine and Roses) is tolerant of salt. In autumn, Weigela florida 'Alexandra' (Wine and Roses) is alight with fall colour.