Wayside Gardens
Wayside Gardens Weigela Magic Carpet
4.3
Best compact shrub for gardeners seeking dynamic foliage color.
A compact, color-shifting shrub that brings three seasons of interest to the garden. It combines rapid growth with heavy flowering, making it an ideal choice for containers or massed borders that need a low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly anchor.
Who it's for
- Gardeners with limited space seeking low-maintenance structural plants
- Homeowners looking for vibrant, season-long color transitions in their landscape
- Nature enthusiasts wanting to support local wildlife and beneficial insects
Who should skip it
- Landscapers requiring year-round privacy or evergreen coverage
- Property owners with heavily shaded yards or north-facing garden beds
- Impatient planters desiring immediate, large-scale coverage for their outdoor spaces
Key Specs
Genus
Weigela
Species
florida
Variety
'VPWG18-06'
Mature Height
2 feet
Mature Width
1.5 feet
Bloom Season
Late Spring to Early Summer
Flower Color
Pink
Growth Rate
Rapid
Deer Resistant
Yes
Attracts Pollinators
Yes
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