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Does anybody on here grow Weigela.
If so, can you recommend a variety.
I want to grow it in a large container.
If so, can you recommend a variety.
I want to grow it in a large container.
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And when your back stops aching,
And your hands begin to harden.
You will find yourself a partner,
In the glory of the garden.
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I have 2 but don't know their variety as I've grown them from cuttings.
My favourite one has variegated leaves so its interesting for most of the year. The flowers are pink.
The other one has dark pink/red flowers and plain green leaves - not as pretty as the other one IMO.
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Same as VC....I don’t know the varieties I have! I’ve slso got a variegated variety with pink flowers, that’s the one I would choose.Comment
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My dad grows it but in the ground,I just phoned him he had a look in his dr hessayon container book & it gives two varieties Florida Variegata & Bristol Ruby,he really likes the Florida one with pink flowers I might get him one now
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It sounds like you two have the Florida variety
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It also sounds like the Variegated one is the favourite!!
I knew my red flowered one as "Ruby" summat so possible Bristol Ruby.
They're easy to grow from cuttings.
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Another vote here for cuttings from a variegated. Took them from my Mothers garden last year and they struck easily.
I have a pic of the foliage but not the flower. I think it was a dark pink.
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Thanks all for your help.
Looks like a vote for the variegated one.
I will have a look in the garden centre.
And when your back stops aching,
And your hands begin to harden.
You will find yourself a partner,
In the glory of the garden.
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Ok so I told a big fat porky. It is actually a white flower (pink flower bud like apple blossom )Originally posted by Norfolkgrey View Post
I also got 'purpurea' the other week, but I like dark flowers and foliage.
Anyone know if it is bad to let them flower when young?
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Like the Purpurea. Nice contrast.
I've just cut the top of one variegated one - it was too tall with an ivy covered trunk. Hopefully, all the new growth at the base will take over.Comment
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