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Weigela florida 'Minuet'
Choose Minuet Weigela for a sunny, small-scale flowering shrub that brings spring color and hummingbirds; the tradeoff is it will not screen, and it needs steady moisture to look its best.
Buy This If
You want spring flowers without a large shrub.
You have a sunny bed near the house.
You like a tidy, rounded habit.
Skip This If
You need winter cover.
Your site dries out often.
You want a tall hedge.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
B+
It gives strong spring flower color in a small footprint, but it is quieter after bloom.
Growth Rate
B
It fills in at a manageable pace without becoming a constant pruning project.
Maintenance
B
Prune lightly after flowering if needed, and avoid letting the root zone dry out.
Deer Resistance
B+
Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy.
Small Space Fit
A-
Its dense, rounded habit works well where larger flowering shrubs feel too heavy.
Screening Value
D
This is a low ornamental shrub, not a privacy or boundary plant.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Minuet Weigela for sunny front beds where the homeowner wants spring color without giving up too much space. Pair it with later-blooming shrubs so the bed does not go quiet after spring.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
2-3 ft
Mature Width
3-4 ft
Hardiness Zones
4a-8a
Spacing
3 ft on center
Sun
Full sun
Moisture
Average to moist; should not be allowed to dry out
Growth Habit
Dwarf, dense, rounded, compact form
Customers Usually Ask
Will it attract hummingbirds?
Yes, the trumpet-shaped spring flowers are useful for hummingbird activity.
Does it need pruning?
Only light shaping is usually needed, and the right time is after flowering.
Can it handle shade?
Not well; choose a sunnier spot for better flowering and denser growth.
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Grown and hardened off for New England conditions
We grow and acclimate our Proven Winners stock right here in New Hampshire, so it's ready for New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Installation Service
Jon Kenyon
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
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They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
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Joseph Sico
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
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Aileen Maconi
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!