Weigela florida 'Nana Purpurea' - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Weigela 'Nana Purpurea' (Weigela florida) is a bushy, upright, dense, deciduous large shrub with decorative, egg-shaped, dark red leaves. It also bears pink-red, funnel-shaped flowers from May to June. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.4 metres.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive red-brown autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * tolerates shade

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Weigela 'Nana Purpurea' are dark red, ovate, opposite. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Weigela 'Nana Purpurea' turns bright red-brown in autumn. Long lasting.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Asia to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Weigela 'Nana Purpurea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Weigela 'Nana Purpurea' is a bushy, upright and densely growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.9 - 1.4 m wide. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Weigela 'Nana Purpurea' sets beautiful accents together with: Philadelphus, sweet pea, kolkwitzia.

Tasks
Mulching: In the period from the beginning of March to April.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed.

Flower
The pink-red, funnel-shaped flowers appear from May to June. These grow to about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Shoots
The shoots of Weigela florida 'Nana Purpurea' are pithy.

Root
Weigela florida 'Nana Purpurea' is a shallow-rooting plant.