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Weigela florida 'White Knight'

Family Caprifoliaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread 1.5 - 2.4 m (5 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Weigela florida 'White Knight' (old fashioned weigela) bears showy, white and fragrant blooms during mid-spring to mid-summer. This deciduous shrub is spreading in form and has medium green foliage that is matte and medium textured. The bark is smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning deciduous shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, hedge, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Weigela florida 'White Knight' tolerates pollution. This deciduous shrub attracts birds, hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.