Thompson and Morgan Weigela Flor Alexandra Plant Pot 3.6L

An unusual dark-purple leave Weigela whose flowers are pink and tubular, appearing in late spring or early summer. This is an ideal plant if you wish to attract an array of pollinating insects to your garden. The leaves darken as they age to almost black. Thompson and Morgan Weigela Florida ‘Alexandra’ is a deciduous, upright, easy-to-grow shrub that requires very little maintenance and thrives in most moist soils in sun or partial shade. Grow Thompson and Morgan Weigela Alexandra in a sunny or semi-shaded position, in any well-drained soil. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the soil. Plant Weigela at the same depth as they were planted in their pots. Backfill the planting hole and water well to settle the soil. Water regularly throughout the growing season until young plants are fully established. In spring, apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the plant. Thompson and Morgan Weigela Alexandra requires little pruning. After flowering, cut back stems to a healthy bud and remove a fifth of the old stems to ground level. Ideal For: Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Specimen Plant Hardiness: Hardy Position In: Full Sun, Sun or Semi-Shade. Height: Up to 150cm. Spread: Up to 150cm.