Weigela 'Minuet' ~ Minuet Weigela non-native Crape Myrtle

Crape Myrtle

Few problems

Insignificant creamy-purple flowers may appear at soil level in spring

Cut foliage to ground in late winter before new foliage emerges

Keep out of the full sun to prevent leaf bleaching and flopping

Weigela 'Minuet' ~ Minuet Weigela non-native Crape MyrtleMinuet Weigela is an early blooming dwarf deciduous shrub with a rounded habit and dense purple tinted green foliage. A heavy profusion of funnel shaped purplish red flowers with yellow throats bloom in spring and sporadically again in summer. Fall color and fruit are insignificant. Best flowering and color with full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Can tolerate some light shade. Type: Shrub Height: 2' 3' Spread: 3 4' Spacing: 3' USDA Hardiness