Weigela florida 'Alexandra'
Spectacular contrast in May.
'Alexandra' has beautiful deciduous dark purple foliage; it is the most purple among all the varieties of Weigela known to this day.
This new variety is medium-sized and its form upright.
'Alexandra' is very floriferous in May. The flowers are dark pink, contrasting with the very purple foliage.
A cultivation to use in mixed hedges because of its decorative spring flowering and its purple coloured leaves until autumn.
Sunny, partial-shade
rustique (-20°C)
deciduous
05 - 06
| Strate | Arbustive haute |
| Height | 1,50 - 2,00 m |
| Width | 1,00 - 1,50 m |
| Foliage | deciduous |
| Flowering period | 05 - 06 |
| Hardiness | rustique (-20°C) |
| Position | Sunny, partial-shade |
| Utilisation particulière | haie variée,pot, balcon, terrasse |
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Garden Tips
Use :
A selection to use because of its decorative spring flowering and its purple coloured leaves until autumn. Being very ornamental for a big part of the year, 'Alexandra' can very well be planted in bushy clumps or as informal hedges.
Type of soil :
All types of fresh soil.
Care :
Trimming advised: cut out the old branches, after flowering.