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Golden Jackpot® Weigela
Weigela florida 'MonRigney' PP #29,991
Pronunciation: wy-GEE-la FLOR-ih-duh
SKU #07871
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.
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| 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. |
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| 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
| 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. |
Style
| 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
| 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. |
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History
| 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'. |
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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.