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Alkaline or chalky soils will support a wide range of plants, although not the colourful acid-lovers, such as rhododendrons and camellias.
Weigela
Latin nameWeigela
Common nameWeigela
Type of plantShrub
HardinessHardy
Flower colourWhite to pink to red
Leaf colourGreen or variegated
Height and spread1.5m to 2.5m x 1m to 2m (4.9ft to 8.2ft x 3.3ft x 6.6ft)
Description
Easy to grow in a sunny position, these deciduous shrubs produce masses of funnel-shaped flowers in late spring and summer. Cut out a third of the stems after flowers.
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