Weigela 'Minuet'

Scott's Nursery Ltd.

$29.99
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'Minuet' is a master of contrast, featuring handsome, purple-tinged foliage that serves as the perfect moody backdrop for its spectacular floral display. In late spring, the shrub is nearly hidden beneath a blanket of funnel-shaped, lilac-pink flowers with distinctive yellow throats. Its naturally compact, dense, and rounded shape makes it look like a perfectly manicured centerpiece without the need for constant pruning, bringing sophisticated color and texture to even the smallest garden spaces.

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Plant Details

Mature Size:

24–36 inches

Zone:

4–8

Watering:

Moderate Watering

Foliage Type:

Deciduous

Growth Rate:

Slow - Moderate

Light:

Full Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Minuet Weigela, Dwarf Weigela

Scientific Name:

Weigela florida 'Minuet'

Type:

Ornamental Dwarf Shrub

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: 2–3 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide.
  • Growth Habit: Compact, spreading, and mounded.
  • Form: Dense and bushy.
  • Growth Rate: Slow to Medium.
  • Longevity: 20+ years.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full sun to very light shade.
  • Soil Preferences: Well-drained, moist, silty or loamy soils.
  • Soil Tolerance: Highly adaptable to most soil types, including clay.
  • Watering: Average; regular watering is important during dry spells.

Special Features:

Attracts hummingbirds; deer resistant; extremely cold hardy; award-winning variety (First Editions®).

Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

  • Bloom Information: Profuse lilac-pink flowers with yellow throats in late spring (May–June).
  • Fall Colour: Foliage transitions to a deeper bronze-purple.
  • Bark: Slender, greyish-brown stems.
  • Fruit: Small, inconspicuous seed capsules.

Garden Value:

Ideal for low hedges, foundation plantings, rock gardens, and mixed borders. Its dwarf habit makes it one of the best choices for permanent porch or patio containers.

Wildlife & Human Value:

  • Wildlife Value: Highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.
  • Human Value: Provides high-impact color for small-scale landscapes; non-toxic and very easy to care for.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

  • Best Time To Plant: Spring or Autumn.
  • Spacing: 2–3 feet apart for a continuous border.
  • Location Tips: Choose a spot with good air circulation; can handle urban environments very well.

Care:

  • Light Requirements: Full sun (at least 6 hours) for the best foliage color and heavy blooming.
  • Moisture Requirements: Prefers consistent moisture; do not allow to dry out completely.
  • Maintenance: Very low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape if desired.
  • Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

Tolerances:

Cold, clay soil, and urban pollution.

Tips For Success:

Mulch to keep roots cool and moist. If you want a second flush of flowers, give it a light trim immediately after the first bloom fades.

Fruit Profile