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Re: [SG] What about hydrangeas? (Was: Cutting back perennieals)

Marge Talt wrote:
>
> As for weigela, perhaps you haven't tried Weigela 'Foliis Purpureis'.  The
> purple cast to the foliage works quite well in schemes where that color is
> used and provides a good foil for the pink flowers.  It also does quit well
> in partial shade in my zone.  I was just enjoying the foliage the other day
> on one of mine.  It still looks good and fresh, despite the hideous drought
> we've had this year.


Hi,

I would also recommend the variegated weigelia.  It has green leaves
with a nice white margin and pink flowers.  I don't think it is quite as
hardy as the other weigelias.  I am in zone 4 and usually have some die
back.  It is a fast grower.  This spring after it bloomed, I cut mine
clear to the ground and it is almost 4 feet tall now!

Josh
Iowa zone 4


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