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Purple dwarf Weigelia (in 3 liter pot)

Weigela Florida nana Purpurea

The Purple dwarf Weigelia has a compact bushy port and does not exceed 1M50 making it a nice bush for the formation of your flowering hedges with other Weigelia and flowering shrubs, but is also the ideal shrub for small gardens, it has a very beautiful dark purple green foliage which brings...

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30/40 cm pot 3L500

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Description

Height at maturity 1 to 1.50 m

Wingspan at maturity 0.70 to 1 m

Exposure Sun, partial shade

Flowering May - June then September

Hardiness -20°C

Origin Asia

Purple dwarf Weigelia – Weigela florida 'Nain Pourpre'

Origins and characteristics

Native to East Asia, Weigela florida belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family.
The 'Nain Pourpre' variety is selected for its compact size, intense purple foliage and abundant, repeat flowering.

Description and particularities

Adult height : 1 to 1.50 metres
Adult spread : 1 to 1.20 metres
Habit : Bushy, compact and dense
Foliage type : Deciduous; green to deep purple in full sun, soft green in shade
Flowering period : May to late June, with a second flush in September
Flower description : Dark red buds opening into purple‑pink trumpet flowers, very attractive to pollinators
Fruit description : Discreet capsules with little ornamental value
Hardiness : Excellent (down to –20 °C)

Exposure and soil

Preferred exposure : Full sun for intense foliage colour; tolerates partial shade
Suitable soil : Ordinary, light, well‑drained, humus‑rich soil
Tolerance notes : Tolerates slightly calcareous soils; prefers fresh soil without excess moisture

Planting

Best planting period : Autumn or spring
Recommended soil preparation : Add well‑matured compost to encourage flowering
Spacing : 80 cm to 1 metre

Watering

Water needs at planting : Regular watering to promote rooting
Mature needs : Hardy; water only during prolonged drought

Pruning

Pruning time : Just after the first flowering (July)
Pruning advice :
- Remove faded flowers to encourage reblooming
- Rejuvenate by removing 1/4 of old branches every 2–3 years

Propagation

Possible methods : Semi‑ripe cuttings in summer

Garden uses

Ideal location : Small gardens, low flowering hedges, borders, containers on terraces
Recommended plant associations :
- With Spiraea japonica to extend summer flowering
- With Deutzia gracilis for harmony of white and pink blooms
- With Philadelphus for fragrant hedges
- With Berberis thunbergii to play with purple foliage

Disease protection

Possible sensitivities : Low susceptibility; rarely affected by powdery mildew or rust
Natural prevention : Maintain good air circulation, avoid excess moisture at the base