BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A lovely new introduction, Weigela florida 'Cappuccino' has chartreuse new leaves in spring which turn an attractive bronze-green later in summer. Clusters of showy pink flowers appear in early summer and contrast nicely with the darker foliage.

The compact habit makes Weigela florida 'Cappuccino' a superb, neat garden plant.

Supplied Size: 3L container (freshly potted, 25 - 40 cm tall)

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: May - June.
• Flower Colour: Pink
• Rate of Growth: Moderate
• Habit: Weigela florida 'Cappuccino' grows to be a small, densely branching rounded shrub.
  • Height: 100 cm (3 ft)
  • Spread: 100 cm (3 ft)

• Notes: Weigela florida 'Cappuccino' is tolerant of atmospheric pollution and coastal gardens. It can be pruned back hard if required.