Description
An unusual dark-purple leave Weigela whose flowers are pink and tubular, appearing in late spring or early summer. Making it on to the RHS’s Plant for Pollinators list, this is an ideal plant if you wish to attract an array of pollinating insects to your garden. The leaves darken as they age to almost black. Thompson & Morgan Weigela Florida ‘Alexandra’ is a deciduous, upright, easy to grow shrub that requires very little maintenance and thrives in most moist soils in sun or partial shade. Grow Thompson & Morgan Weigela ‘Alexandra’ in a sunny or semi-shaded position, in any well-drained soil. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the soil. Plant Weigela at the same depth as they were planted in their pots. Backfill the planting hole and water well to settle the soil. Water regularly throughout the growing season until young plants are fully established. In spring, apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the plant. Thompson & Morgan Weigela ‘Alexandra’ requires little pruning. After flowering, cut back stems to a healthy bud and remove a fifth of the old stems to ground level. Ideal For: Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Specimen Plant Hardiness: Hardy Position In: Full Sun, Sun or Semi-Shade Height: Up to 150cm (59.1in) Spread: Up to 150cm (59.1in) Ease of Growing: Easy for All Ease of Aftercare: Easy for All.
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