Weigela 'French lace'

French lace Weigela

French Lace Weigela (Weigela florida ‘Brigela’) combines dark red flowers with green leaves edged in bright yellow. The leaf pattern remains a feature between flowering periods, giving this deciduous shrub a strong presence in a mixed planting.

The main display arrives in late spring. Use its contrasting colors as a focal point, or repeat the shrub along a border with quieter green foliage between plants.

Choose a sunny position and allow room for the shrub to reach its full width. Water while the roots become established.

Size
• Height: 4-5 ft
• Width: 4-5 ft

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 4–8

Best Uses
• Border
• Accent Plant
• Pollinator garden

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Height

4-5 ft

Width

4-5 ft

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Late Spring

Flower color

Red

Leaf color

Green, Variegated, Yellow

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Alkaline, Tolerant of Clay

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Pollinator garden

Shape

Vase Shaped

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No