Alexandra Weigela – Purple Foliage with Deep Pink Blooms (Weigela 'Alexandra')

The purplest among the weigelas. Dutch selection literally covered with high pink flowers in may. Dark purple foliage, very ornamental when seen against the light thank to the contrast veins/limb. Medium growth but good vigor. Full sun Mature Height : 4 to 5 Feet Mature Spread : 4 to 6 Feet Zone : 4 - 8 Attributes Type of foliage:deciduous Habit:schrubby Height:1,50 m x 1,50 m (5 ft x 5 ft) Growth:medium Flowering period:may-june Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring. We cannot ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture. Growing Zones: 4-8 Mature Height: 4 to 5 Feet Sunlight: Full Sun Mature width: 4 to 5 Feet Botanical Name: Weigela florida Alexandra