Weigela florida ‘All Summer Monet’ – A Compact Gem with Variegated Foliage and Soft Pink Blooms
Weigela florida ‘All Summer Monet’ is a dwarf deciduous shrub known for its eye-catching variegated foliage and delicate pink flowers that appear from late spring through summer. With its cream-edged green leaves and a touch of rosy blush, this variety brings a splash of soft colour and texture to garden beds, borders, and containers. Its compact size and slow, bushy growth habit make it especially well-suited to small spaces, patios, and low-maintenance planting schemes.
Why Grow Weigela florida ‘All Summer Monet’?
Long-Lasting Pink Flowers – From late spring into early summer, the plant produces soft pink, bell-shaped flowers that attract bees and butterflies, adding charm and wildlife value to your garden.
Beautiful Variegated Foliage – The leaves are green with creamy white margins, and often take on a subtle pink flush—especially in cooler weather—providing season-long interest even when not in bloom.
Compact Habit – Growing in a neat, rounded form, ‘All Summer Monet’ stays tidy and compact, making it ideal for small gardens, borders, or containers.
Low Maintenance – Once established, it's easy to care for, with good drought tolerance, pest resistance, and minimal pruning needs.
Adds Light to Shady Spots – The variegated leaves brighten up darker areas of the garden and contrast well with deeper green or burgundy foliage.
Height of Plant
Weigela florida ‘All Summer Monet’ typically grows to a height of 40–60 cm and spreads up to 60–80 cm, forming a dense, mounding shape that fits beautifully in smaller planting spaces.
Where to Site Your Weigela florida ‘All Summer Monet’
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Front of borders, where its small size and variegation can be appreciated up close.
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Patio containers, where it offers lasting foliage interest and a soft floral display.
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Cottage gardens, pairing well with other soft-coloured perennials.
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Underplanting for taller shrubs or trees, where it adds a layered, textural effect.
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Rock gardens or urban landscapes, where compact, tidy plants are ideal.
How to Grow and Care for Your Weigela florida ‘All Summer Monet’
Soil – Prefers well-drained, fertile soil, but adapts to most garden soils, including clay and loam, as long as drainage is adequate.
Light – Best grown in full sun to partial shade. Full sun encourages the best flowering and leaf colour, but it will tolerate some light shade.
Watering – Water regularly until well-established. After that, it is reasonably drought-tolerant, though flowering improves with consistent moisture.
Maintenance:
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Pruning – Lightly prune after flowering to shape and maintain its form. Pruning is minimal due to its naturally compact growth.
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Feeding – A light fertiliser in spring will promote healthy growth and flowering.
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Mulching – Apply mulch in spring to retain soil moisture and keep weeds at bay.
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Pest & Disease Resistance – Generally free of serious pests or diseases. A reliable, worry-free shrub.
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Cold Hardy – Fully hardy and suitable for most temperate climates.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Pair Weigela ‘All Summer Monet’ with lavender, salvia, dwarf conifers, or Heuchera for a soft-textured, colourful planting scheme. It also works beautifully alongside silver-leaved plants, low grasses, or other variegated shrubs for a subtle, coordinated look.
In containers, combine with bedding plants, ivy, or compact grasses for a long-lasting, decorative display.
With its elegant variegated foliage, soft pink blooms, and compact, easy-care nature, Weigela florida ‘All Summer Monet’ is a perfect addition to small gardens, container displays, and bright, informal borders. It offers colour and interest from spring through autumn with very little effort.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
