Last of the variegated Weigela blooms

My Weigela bushes did the same Grammazoo. They budded, flowered and were gone quickly.

Must have been the weather! I was thrilled that the lilac hung on for so long, but sadly disappointed in the weigela! It made quite a difference in the hummingbirds too, as they usually are abundant when it is in flower and are rare this year : ( Oh well maybe it will reflower later - it usually does but only a few blooms here & there - dare I hope for more? Lol!

It was the same story with mine this year, masses of buds which opened briefly turning the bush pink, before fading all too quickly. It was great while it lasted, but ........