Exclusive

Golden Jackpot® Weigela

Weigela florida 'MonRigney' PP #29,991

Pronunciation: wy-GEE-la FLOR-ih-duh
SKU #07871
4-8

Your climate might be too cold:

Change Location
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide.

Home Delivery Price ?

Select Size

Container Size
$104.00

Retailers Near You

No Retailers found within 100 miles of your zipcode

Description Perhaps the brightest weigela yet, this exciting new shrub shines with brilliant golden leaves that hold their color all season long, undaunted by summer sun. Prolific crimson buds open to deep pink blooms and last for nearly a month. A great border, hedge, or foundation plant. Deciduous.
Bloom Time Mid-spring
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing
Problems/Solutions Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Showy Flowers
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape Use Border, Container, Hedge
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Chartreuse
Foliage Fall Color Yellow
Companion Plants Arborvitae (Thuja); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Switch Grass (Panicum); Juniper (Juniperus); Barberry (Barrberry)
Care Instructions Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune only as needed to shape, immediately after bloom period.
History Weigela 'MonRigney' originated from a breeding program by renown plant hunter & hybridizer Ken Rigney in Southampton, England. Given several seedlings from a mother plant in the program, Monrovia trialed and made this selection for its remarkably brilliant foliage and high sun tolerance. No firm i.d. has been placed on the plant, but has been noted that it resembles, yet is improved over Weigela 'Rubidor'.
Details
DescriptionPerhaps the brightest weigela yet, this exciting new shrub shines with brilliant golden leaves that hold their color all season long, undaunted by summer sun. Prolific crimson buds open to deep pink blooms and last for nearly a month. A great border, hedge, or foundation plant. Deciduous.
Bloom TimeMid-spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsTolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorChartreuse
Foliage Fall ColorYellow
Companion PlantsArborvitae (Thuja); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Switch Grass (Panicum); Juniper (Juniperus); Barberry (Barrberry)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune only as needed to shape, immediately after bloom period.
History
HistoryWeigela 'MonRigney' originated from a breeding program by renown plant hunter & hybridizer Ken Rigney in Southampton, England. Given several seedlings from a mother plant in the program, Monrovia trialed and made this selection for its remarkably brilliant foliage and high sun tolerance. No firm i.d. has been placed on the plant, but has been noted that it resembles, yet is improved over Weigela 'Rubidor'.

Frequently asked questions

Does Golden Jackpot® Weigela produce flowers?
Mid-spring
Is Golden Jackpot® Weigela evergreen or deciduous?
Golden Jackpot® Weigela is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Golden Jackpot® Weigela?
Golden Jackpot® Weigela is Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing.
Is Golden Jackpot® Weigela resistant to pests or animals?
Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Golden Jackpot® Weigela grow?
Golden Jackpot® Weigela has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Golden Jackpot® Weigela in my landscape?
Golden Jackpot® Weigela is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge.
What color are Golden Jackpot® Weigela flowers?
Golden Jackpot® Weigela produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Golden Jackpot® Weigela?
Golden Jackpot® Weigela has Chartreuse foliage.
What plants grow well with Golden Jackpot® Weigela?
Good companion plants for Golden Jackpot® Weigela include: Arborvitae (Thuja); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Switch Grass (Panicum); Juniper (Juniperus); Barberry (Barrberry).
How do I care for Golden Jackpot® Weigela?
Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune only as needed to shape, immediately after bloom period.
What is the history of Golden Jackpot® Weigela?
Weigela 'MonRigney' originated from a breeding program by renown plant hunter & hybridizer Ken Rigney in Southampton, England. Given several seedlings from a mother plant in the program, Monrovia trialed and made this selection for its remarkably brilliant foliage and high sun tolerance. No firm i.d. has been placed on the plant, but has been noted that it resembles, yet is improved over Weigela 'Rubidor'.

About Us

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.