The Garden Community for Garden Lovers

Weigela close-up for Oliveoil


Weigela close-up for Oliveoil

This Weigela is just over 3 ft tall, Olive, and probably needs cutting back! We've had it for ten years, so I don't think it is going to get any bigger.



Comments on this photo

 

the size is about right, the leaf colour is bronze as is mine, but think this looks a little pinker than the one I have, not sure Sheila.

10 Jun, 2013

 

OK - well, they're both pretty :)

10 Jun, 2013

 

:O)

10 Jun, 2013

 

That's so pretty! What type is it, Sheila? I've just treated myself to W. monet, and it's pale and pinky variegated, and I don't know what the flowers are like yet, but I don't think it's the same as this.

14 Jun, 2013

 

Thanks Gattina, but I'm afraid I don't know the variety. I'd thought it was W. Florida, which Oliveoil has, but she thinks probably not. These leaves are quite 'bronzy', not variegated, but I've no idea how to find out!

14 Jun, 2013

 

Not had any luck then Sheila in identifying it, definitely not W.Florida Alexandra, had another good look today, mine is very dark red, burgundy coloured. But I suppose it could be W. Florida just a different variety or name.

14 Jun, 2013

 

Could it possibly be W. "tango"? It's supposed to be a smaller variety growing to about a metre tall.

14 Jun, 2013

 

Oooh, you could be right Gattina. I've just Googled W. 'tango' and it does look the same; also ours is 3ft and has been for years, so maybe that clinches it . . . thank you!!

14 Jun, 2013

 

Well done Gattina - Hooray now it can be christened Sheila |:O)

14 Jun, 2013

 

Always good to be able to put a name to a face :)

15 Jun, 2013

 

:O)))))

15 Jun, 2013

 

NICE! I have moved my one and only rhodo into the same bed as my weigela...they seem happy together. Mine has leaves which are red underneath and the flowers are wine-pink...very deep and dramatic. love weigelas! If it wasn't raining pitchforks and saw logs..I'd go get a pic. Maybe it will stop soon...then I'll share! ;-)

16 Jun, 2013

 

I want one too!!!

16 Jun, 2013



Comment on this photo


Pictures by sheilabub
167 of 618

What else?

Members who like this photo

  • Gardening with friends since
    16 Apr, 2012

  • Gardening with friends since
    2 Jul, 2008

  • Gardening with friends since
    27 May, 2012

  • Gardening with friends since
    27 Oct, 2009

  • Gardening with friends since
    18 Sep, 2011

  • Gardening with friends since
    24 Mar, 2011

  • Gardening with friends since
    19 Mar, 2012

  • Gardening with friends since
    26 Feb, 2008

  • Gardening with friends since
    16 Jul, 2011

  • Gardening with friends since
    5 Aug, 2013

  • Gardening with friends since
    30 Dec, 2011