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Weigela Nana Purpurea is an ornamental plant prized for its abundant flowering. The shrub is propagated by seeds or cuttings. A suitable place is required for its successful cultivation. During the growing season, the flower garden is provided with care.
Description of weigela Nana Purpurea
The natural form of blooming weigela is found in the Primorsky region, in northern China and in Japan. It is a bush up to 3 m high with numerous bright pink flowers.
Weigela flowering, or Weigela Florida Nana Purpurea is a short perennial shrub. An adult plant reaches 0.7 - 1.5 m. The shrub grows slowly. The result is a compact, rounded crown. The width of an adult bush reaches 2 m.
The variety Nana Purpurea has oval short-petiolized leaves. Young foliage is reddish-brown in color and turns green during the season. Due to this, the bush has a decorative appearance at any time of the year. It gives an increase of 15 cm annually.
Variety Nana Purpurea has medium frost resistance. Plants freeze slightly without shelter in the middle lane. However, the bushes quickly grow a crown, which becomes more compact. In this case, the flowering period is postponed to mid-summer.
How weigela Nana Purpurea blooms
Judging by the photo and description, weigela Nana Purpurea produces dark pink tubular flowers. The inner central part of their yellow color. The length of each flower is up to 5 cm and the diameter is 2 - 5 cm. They are formed in inflorescences of 3 - 5 pieces.
The buds bloom in late May or early June. Flowering continues until the end of the next month. In early autumn, the re-emergence of inflorescences is possible. Weigela is a good honey plant that attracts bees and other pollinators.
Weigela purple in the photo:
Application of weigela Nana Purpurea in landscape design
Weigela looks good in singles and group compositions. The bright shrub stands out against the background of the green lawn, as well as on the edges or under separate trees. Its decorative properties are used to decorate paths and create hedges.
In group plantings, the shrub is combined with shade-tolerant perennials. This includes the fern, hosta, and astilba, which adorn the garden throughout the season. The shrub looks advantageous against the background of evergreens: juniper, thuja, cypress.
When choosing plants for planting next to a weigela, take into account the flowering time, the color of leaves and petals, the shape and size of the bushes. The most harmonious combinations are obtained with barberry, spirea, Japanese quince, viburnum.
How Weigela Nana Purple reproduces
Weigelu is propagated by seeds or cuttings. In the first case, fresh material collected last season is taken. The seeds remain viable throughout the year. They are planted in containers filled with fertile soil. Seed material germinates well without preliminary preparation. When the seedlings grow up, they are seated in separate containers.Plants are transferred to open ground at the age of 3 years. The shrub begins to bloom in the 4th year.
When Nana Purpurea weigela is propagated by seeds, the resulting seedlings may lose varietal characteristics. Therefore, cuttings are most often used. On the bush, young, half-lined shoots are chosen. Then the leaves are cut off on them and placed in water for 2 hours. Treatment with a growth stimulator helps to improve the survival rate of cuttings. At the end of June, the shoots are placed in a container with peat and sand. Almost all cuttings root successfully.
In the photo, a young bush of weigela Nana Purpurea:
Planting and caring for weigela Nana Purpurea
For successful cultivation, flowering weigels Nana Purpurea follow the rules of planting and care. For planting, choose the best place and a certain period. Then they begin to prepare the soil and the seedling. The development of the bush provides constant grooming.
Recommended timing
Weigelu Nana Purpurea is planted in the spring when the soil warms up well. Depending on the region, this is April - May. Three-year-old plants are chosen for planting. If the seedlings are bought in the fall, then they are buried in the soil in an inclined position. Sawdust, peat or humus are poured on top.
Site selection and soil preparation
Nana Purpurea prefers sunny areas. Landing in partial shade under large trees with a thin crown or shrubs is allowed. With a lack of sunlight, the leaves lose their unusual color, and fewer inflorescences are formed.
The shoots and flowers of the plant can break under the influence of the wind. Therefore, it is planted in protected places: next to fences, trees, buildings.
Weigela Nana Purpurea is demanding on the ground. The substrate is obtained from humus, sand and turf. They are taken in a 2: 2: 1 ratio. The shrub develops best on fresh soils that allow moisture and air to pass through well. Weigela does not tolerate stagnant moisture, therefore, coarse sand is added to heavy soil and a drainage layer is made.
How to plant correctly
The order of planting weigela varieties Nana Purpurea:
- A hole 50x50 cm in size is dug on the site to a depth of 60 cm.
- A 15 cm thick gravel and sand drainage is poured at the bottom.
- A substrate is placed in the pit, consisting of leafy earth, sand and compost.
- The seedling is removed from the container, its roots are straightened and placed in a pit. The root collar is not buried.
- Weigela roots are covered with earth.
- The plant is watered abundantly.
Growing rules
When growing the Nana Purpurea variety, special attention is paid to care. The shrub requires watering, feeding and crown formation. Preparatory measures will help the plant better endure the winter.
Watering
A shrub of the Nana Purpurea variety is watered in early spring if dry weather is established or in winter when there is little snow. An adult bush requires 8 - 10 liters of water. During the season, moisture is introduced as the soil dries.
Top dressing
According to Weigela, Nana Purpurea responds positively to feeding. In the spring, a mineral mixture is poured onto the snow: 25 g of urea, 10 g of viburnum salt and superphosphate each. Fertilizer will help plants recover from the winter cold. The next feeding is carried out in June, when the buds are formed. For 1 sq. m requires 30 g of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.
Loosening, mulching
After watering the Nana Purpurea variety, the trunk circle is loosened. The soil is cleared of weeds. The optimum loosening depth is up to 8 cm. For mulching, sawdust is used with a layer of up to 10 cm: this way the soil retains moisture longer and slows down the growth of weeds.
Pruning, crown shaping
The flowering weigela Nana Purpurea is pruned every 2 to 3 years. Weigela grows slowly, so the procedure is not carried out as often as for other shrubs. Choose the period when flowering will end. To rejuvenate the bush, branches over 3 years old are cut off, the rest are shortened by 1/3 of the length. Dry and frozen shoots are removed annually.
Preparing for winter
In the fall, the Nana Purpurea variety is prepared for wintering.Until the soil is frozen, the bush is watered abundantly. Then the shoots are tied up and laid on the ground. Peat or humus is poured into the trunk circle. A frame is installed on top and lutrosil or other non-woven material is attached. In the spring, after the snow melts, the shelter is removed.
Pests and diseases
The greatest danger to weigela is aphid. To combat the pest, a solution of the drug Iskra or Karbofos is prepared. Folk remedies help well: infusion of garlic or ground pepper.
In high humidity, Nana Purpurea suffers from gray mold, rust and mottling. Diseases cause fungal spores that spread throughout the plant. If signs of a disease are detected, the shrub is sprayed with Bordeaux liquid or a solution of copper oxychloride. The treatment is repeated after 1 - 2 weeks.
Conclusion
Weigela Nana Purpurea is an unpretentious shrub with decorative properties. It is planted in autumn or spring. A planting pit and a nutrient substrate are preliminarily prepared for planting. The plant requires minimal care: watering, feeding, pruning, preparation for wintering.
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