Weigela Florida Foliis Purpureis is a compact, spreading deciduous shrub with arching shoots and ovate bronze- to purple-green leaves. Clusters of rosy-pink funnel-shaped flowers, paler inside, open in late spring and early summer.
Grow it in full sun or partial shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. It suits flowering borders, informal hedges, wildlife gardens, and urban courtyards. Prune immediately after flowering by removing selected older stems, and propagate from softwood or hardwood cuttings.
