Plants > Shrubs

weigela [Ebony and Ivory]

Weigela Ebony and Ivory ('Velda'^PBR)

Genus: Weigela
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

A spreading, deciduous shrub with dark green leaves developing dark purple tints as the summer progresses. The white, trumpet-shaped flowers are flushed red-purple at the base and appear in late spring and early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in most moist but well-drained fertile soils in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 2

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in late autumn and winter

Pests

Leaf and bud eelworms may be a problem

Diseases

May be subject to honey fungus

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverPatio ContainerCottage Informal

Planting Places

Pond MarginsBordersConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years