Shrub 'Verschaffelti' 2L

Shrub 'Verschaffelti' – An elegant variety with pink flowers

The shrub 'Verschaffelti' (Weigela florida 'Verschaffelti') is a unique ornamental shrub, valued for its abundant flowering and dark green leaves with a purple tint. Ideal for gardens, beds, containers and hedges, it adds an elegant touch with its compact form and attractive colours.

Characteristics of the shrub 'Verschaffelti'

Flowers

• Colour: Bell-shaped, pink or reddish-pink flowers.
• Flowering period: Blooms profusely from May to June.
• Pros: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects, making it a great choice for organic gardens.

List

• Colour: Oval, dark green leaves with a purple tint.
• Appearance: The leaves maintain their attractiveness throughout the growing season, adding elegance to the plant.

Cut

• Height and width: The shrub reaches a height and width of 1.5 to 2 meters.
• Shape: A compact, spherical habit that makes it an ideal choice for smaller gardens, beds, and containers.

Growing and Caring for the 'Verschaffelti' shrub

Position

• The best: The shrub 'Verschaffelti' prefers sunny to semi-shaded positions. More sun is conducive to more abundant flowering.

Soil

• Type: It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils.
• Recommendations: Tolerates a variety of soil types, but grows best in moderately moist soil.

Watering

• Recommendations: It requires regular watering, especially during periods of drought, so that the soil is constantly slightly moist but not wet.

Fertilization

• Recommendations: In spring, it is worth using a compound fertilizer to promote growth and abundant flowering.

Application of shrub 'Verschaffelti'

• Gardens: Ideal for planting in home gardens, in flower beds, in groups or as a solitary plant. Its pink flowers and dark green leaves with a purple hue make it a decoration for any garden.
• Hedges: Can be used to create low, flowering hedges.
• Color compositions: It blends perfectly with other shrubs and perennials, especially with plants with contrasting colors of flowers or leaves.
• Containers: Suitable for growing in large containers, ideal for decorating terraces and balconies.

Plant Specification

• Flower pot: 2 liters
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes