Weigela ‘Variegata’ — Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 17cm Pot
Weigela ‘Variegata’ — Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 17cm Pot
Weigela ‘Variegata’ — a hardy garden shrub with pink and flowering late spring to early summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 17cm pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Deciduous Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5–2 m × 1.5–2 m
- Flowering: Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinating Insects
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 17cm pot
The detail
Weigela florida 'Variegata' is a beautiful and reliable deciduous shrub, prized for its striking variegated foliage and abundant pink flowers. The leaves are mid-green with attractive creamy-white margins, providing interest throughout the growing season even when the plant is not in bloom. In late spring to early summer, clusters of delicate, funnel-shaped pink flowers appear along the arching branches, creating a stunning display that is irresistible to bees and other pollinators.
This hardy garden shrub is easy to grow and requires minimal maintenance once established. It is ideal for mixed borders, cottage-style gardens, or as a standalone specimen. Weigela 'Variegata' is also well suited to smaller gardens thanks to its compact, bushy habit compared to some other Weigela varieties. An RHS Award of Garden Merit holder, this is a tried-and-tested variety that performs well in UK gardens year after year.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Weigela florida 'Variegata' |
| Mature size | 1.5–2 m × 1.5–2 m |
| Growth habit | Bushy, Rounded, Arching Deciduous Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Moist but Well-Drained; Tolerates Most Soil Types |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (H6) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Pollinating Insects |
| Best for | Mixed Borders, Cottage Gardens, Specimen Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
1.5–2 m × 1.5–2 m. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from late spring to early summer (may–june).
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 17cm pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.