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Weigela Picobella Bianco

Weigela x florida Picobella Bianco 'TVP4'
Old-fashioned Weigela

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A variety of dwarf Weigela with abundant and long-lasting bright white flowers, flowering again in autumn. Very compact, forming a beautiful dome of vegetation, it is particularly suitable for container cultivation. As easy to grow as classic varieties, it adapts to most soils that are moist but not too dry, and grows in full sun as well as in partial shade. 
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Flowering time May to July, September to October
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Description

The dwarf 'Picobella Bianco' Weigela astounds with the long duration of its flowering, and also charms with its low and wide dome-shaped habit, equally appealing in the garden or in a pot. This small shrub first blooms in spring and then again in autumn, with each wave of flowers lasting for 6 weeks. Its delicate vibrant green foliage beautifully showcases its small white bell-shaped flowers. Like other Weigelas, this shrub is easy to grow in ordinary, moist, but well-drained soil. Very hardy and adaptable, it can find its place in any garden.

The 'Picobella Bianco' Weigela is derived, among others, from W. florida, native to northeastern China, Korea, and Japan. The Weigela genus includes about ten Asian species and belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family. This cultivar was selected by horticulturist Bert Verhoef at his nursery in Hazerswoude-Dorp, north of The Hague, in the Netherlands. 'Picobella Bianco' exhibits particularly reduced growth. Its vegetation is naturally compact, forming a spread cushion of about 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 in) in height and 60 to 70 cm (24 to 28 in) in width at maturity. The deciduous foliage is absent in winter. It consists of fine, lanceolate, slightly undulate leaves that provide an elegant backdrop for the flowering. The funnel-shaped flowers are abundantly produced from May to October, with a slight break in August. They are arranged in corymbs at the ends of the previous year's branches. It is not necessary to remove faded flowers, as they disappear on their own. The flowers are honey-bearing and nectar-bearing.

With its never-ending flowering and compact habit, this Picobella Bianco Weigela will be perfect for bordering flower beds, in front of slightly taller shrubs (Physocarpus, spireas, Deutzia, etc.). Equally easy to succeed, Buddleias will also be good companions, offering a very wide range of flower colours: from blue to purple, white, lavender, or even yellow, on green, greyish or variegated foliage. The same generosity can be found in Lagerstroemias, or Crape Myrtles, which enchant in summer. Also consider Shrubby Cinquefoils, which are generous and easy, to accompany it at the front of a shrub bed. This Weigela will have a lot of character when placed in a planter on the terrace.

 

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Weigela Picobella Bianco (Flowering) Flowering
Weigela Picobella Bianco (Foliage) Foliage
Weigela Picobella Bianco (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to July, September to October
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 3 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Weigela

Species

x florida

Cultivar

Picobella Bianco 'TVP4'

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Other common names

Old-fashioned Weigela

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1831111

Planting and care

The 'Picobella Bianco' Weigela thrives in sunny or semi-shaded locations. Plant it in ordinary, moist, but well-drained soil, preferably in autumn so that it can establish its roots before summer, or alternatively in spring. Very adaptable, this shrub tolerates slightly acidic, neutral, or even slightly alkaline soils. Dig a hole 50 cm (20 in) in all directions, add some planting compost by mixing it with the existing soil. Soak the root ball of your Weigela in a bucket for fifteen minutes before planting it in the hole. Fill in and water generously. Water regularly during the first year, and then during hot periods in the following years.

With its compact size, this shrub is also particularly suitable for planting in a container. Choose a terracotta or "double skin" plastic container (with an insulating layer of air) to prevent the roots from overheating in the sun, and water regularly.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous, Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, ordinary but well-drained soil

Care

Pruning instructions To maintain a compact habit and encourage flowering, prune back the branches that have produced spring flowers by 2/3, immediately after flowering.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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