Weigela florida 'Black and White'

Weigela florida 'Black and White' is a small, spreading shrub with bronze-green spring leaves which turn a lovely chocolate purple colour later in summer. These dark leaves are the perfect foil for clusters of creamy white flowers which appear on the branches in early summer.

Weigela 'Black and White' is an attractive, flowering plant, generally giving its best display of flowers and leaf colour when planted in a sunny position. Slow growing and so suitable for small gardens.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowering Period: May - June.
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Weigela 'Black and White' grows to be a spreading, small shrub.
  • Height: up to 1 m (3 ft)
  • Spread: 1 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)