weigela gold rush

gold rush

Gold Rush Weigela (Weigela florida ‘Gold Rush’) has gold-and-green variegated foliage that gives the shrub interest beyond its flowers. Light pink blooms appear in late spring, adding a softer color above the patterned leaves.

Its medium size makes it useful within a shrub border or as a repeated foliage accent. Allow enough space around each plant for the leaves to remain visible instead of being hidden by taller companions.

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

Light Pink

Leaf color

Gold, Green, Variegated

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