Weigela Nana Purpurea 3 Litre Pot

Weigela florida ‘Purpurea’ – Ornamental Shrub
Striking Foliage and Vibrant Spring Flowers

Weigela florida ‘Purpurea’ is a beautiful, deciduous shrub prized for its deep purple foliage and masses of trumpet-shaped pink flowers in late spring and early summer. Elegant yet easy to grow, it brings rich colour, seasonal interest, and a softer, more relaxed structure to gardens of all styles.

With its naturally arching, bushy habit, Weigela ‘Purpurea’ works wonderfully as a flowering hedge, mixed border shrub, or standalone feature, providing colour from spring through autumn.

Key Features

• Mature Height: 1.5–2m

• Spread: 1.5–2m

• Foliage: Rich purple to burgundy leaves, turning bronze in autumn

• Flowers: Abundant rosy-pink, trumpet-shaped blooms

• Growth Rate: Moderate – approx. 20–40cm per year

• Spacing: 80–100cm apart for hedging

• Form: Bushy, rounded to arching habit

• Flowering Period: May to June (often with a light repeat flush later)

Perfect For

• Colourful Flowering Hedges: Adds structure with vibrant seasonal interest

• Mixed Borders: Pairs beautifully with green or golden-leaved shrubs

• Feature Shrubs: Eye-catching foliage and flowers make it a focal point

• Wildlife-Friendly Gardens: Flowers attract bees and pollinators

Growing & Care Tips

• Position: Best in full sun for strongest foliage colour and flowering; tolerates light shade

• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil but adapts well to most garden soils

• Watering: Water well during establishment; moderately drought-tolerant once settled

• Maintenance: Prune lightly after flowering to encourage fresh growth and next year’s blooms

• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK

Tip: Pruning immediately after flowering helps maintain shape and maximises blooms the following season.

Why Choose Weigela florida ‘Purpurea’?

• Stunning purple foliage provides long-lasting colour

• Abundant pink flowers bring vibrant spring and early summer impact

• Easy-care and adaptable, ideal for a wide range of gardens

• Perfect balance of ornamental beauty and reliable structure

Weigela Nana Purpurea 3 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery

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.