weigela

Weigela 'Nana Variegata' should be watered deeply once or twice a week, depending on the weather. Water right at the soil and not on the leaves. Allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry before watering again. In general, plants should not be watered more than once a day, so if your weigela requires more frequent watering, consider amending your soil.

Weigela 'Nana Variegata' is a versatile, deciduous shrub that can tolerate a wide range of sunlight. It prefers full sun to partial shade, however, more shade may be necessary in very hot climates. For best results, grow the plant in an area that receives 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Avoid prolonged exposure to midday sun or full shade as it will affect the plant’s growth and overall coloration. This plant will thrive in north/north-east or south/south-west facing spots, and you may wish to provide shade for it in the afternoon when the temperature is at its highest.

Weigela 'Nana Variegata should be pruned in early spring, just before the plant begins its new growth cycle; this is usually in late winter or early spring in climates with cold winters. The main purpose of pruning should be to maintain shape, control size, and enhance bloom production. Remove any dead, diseased, or damaged stems down to healthy wood and reduce the size of the shrub if needed by cutting back older stems close to the ground. To encourage maximum blooms, shorten 1-third to 1-half of the longest stems each spring. Do not severely prune weigela as this will reduce flowering for the year.