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Clay soils may appear unpromising as they are wet in winter and bone dry in summer. However, their ability to hold nutrients means they can produce some of the most spectacular of displays.
Weigela
Latin nameWeigela
Common nameWeigela
Type of plantShrub
HardinessHardy
Flower colourWhite, pink, or red
Leaf colourGreen or variegated
Height and spread1.5m to 2.5m x 1m to 2m (4.9ft to 8.2ft x 3.3ft to 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 flowering.
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