Weigela florida 'Rubidol' is a deciduous ornamental shrub, valued for the spectacular contrast between its greenish-yellow leaves and intense pink flowers. It is a decorative variety, perfect for gardens, borders, or as a solitary plant.
Full description:
Botanical name:Weigela florida 'Rubidol'
Height at maturity: up to 150 cm
Width: approximately 100–150 cm
Foliage: greenish-yellow, intensely colored in spring, becoming slightly light green in summer; the leaves are deciduous.
Flowers: intense pink, trumpet-shaped, grouped in inflorescences; appear abundantly in May-June and sometimes in autumn, in smaller waves.
Flowering period: May–June (a second flowering possible in September)
Exposure: prefers full sun or partial shade (sun accentuates the intensity of leaf color and abundance of flowers).
Soil: well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic or neutral.
Hardiness: very good cold hardiness (USDA zone 4–9), no winter protection needed.
Use: low hedges, borders, rustic or modern gardens, combinations with conifers or perennial plants.
Other characteristics:
Pruning is recommended immediately after flowering to encourage abundant branching and new blooms.
Attracts bees and butterflies, benefiting garden biodiversity.