Minuet Weigela
It's compact, rounded shape is very attractive.
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds.
The Weigela 'Minuet', Weigela florida 'Minuet', is a hardy dwf variety that was developed in Canada and has green-tinged-purple leaves and produces a profusion of slightly fragrant flowers, a"minuet"in color.
The Minuet is hardier than other dwarf cultivars.
The corolla is ruby red, the petal lobes are lilac-purple, and the throat is yellow.
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Ladybugs are found in the US, mostly in the western states of Nevada and California. These 1/2 inch long beetles feed on whiteflies, mealybugs, scales, and aphids. Keep ladybugs around by spraying a little sugar water on a few leaves.
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