tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post7459476176357428633..comments2024-03-26T09:26:46.781-07:00Comments on MySecretGarden: Weigela 'Wine and Roses' in My GardenTatyana@MySecretGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-34463173446897216882012-06-18T10:07:09.310-07:002012-06-18T10:07:09.310-07:00This is a great plant. I've got the variegated...This is a great plant. I've got the variegated Weigela in two spots in my gardens. I love that it looks great even after the blooms are finished.GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-20738559003787489012012-06-13T15:18:05.002-07:002012-06-13T15:18:05.002-07:00I had one in VA, when my then puppy thought he nee...I had one in VA, when my then puppy thought he needed a 'stick' to play with......entire shrub uprooted and destroyed. :-( He has settled down and no longer removes shrubs.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-77567023035712703032012-06-13T02:24:26.805-07:002012-06-13T02:24:26.805-07:00They look so much like a rhododendron very common ...They look so much like a rhododendron very common flowering plant in my region.<br />The only thing is that it is poisonous - wonder if it is the same thing with this plant - as the hints are that insects & pest are keeping away from this plant?<br />(But I guess it should be as the hummingbirds visit this plant right?)James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-13670053580197334972012-06-11T07:05:15.480-07:002012-06-11T07:05:15.480-07:00I like how you describe what you like and don'...I like how you describe what you like and don't like about the plants. Thanks so much.Mary Pelleritohttp://mary-goingnative.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-77744602696323754142012-06-11T05:59:32.125-07:002012-06-11T05:59:32.125-07:00this is one plant I've always overlooked but d...this is one plant I've always overlooked but do like the dark version you have here. Great profling of this plant and lovely long shot too. The weekly top shot link is new to me so thanks for that TatyanaLaura Bloomsburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163589497828975276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-15920087783133978712012-06-10T18:24:37.142-07:002012-06-10T18:24:37.142-07:00I love Wine and Roses and all the other weigela cu...I love Wine and Roses and all the other weigela cultivars available. I grow mine in part shade and the leaves stay dark. They are very easy to prune to fit a small space. Have you tried 'My Monet'? I love it.Carolyn @ CArolyn's Shade Gardenshttp://carolynsshadegardens.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-12955573966518997892012-06-10T14:43:07.180-07:002012-06-10T14:43:07.180-07:00I searched earlier this year for a local source fo...I searched earlier this year for a local source for this shrub. Amazingly, I could not find it. I still hope I may find one for planting this fall. I like both the flowers and foliage. Also, I would like to say WOW on your previous photos of the Japanese maple. These are just fantastic trees.debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-83255647987203245022012-06-10T13:42:53.823-07:002012-06-10T13:42:53.823-07:00That's a lovely plant, also like the colour of...That's a lovely plant, also like the colour of the leavesMark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-11057816870783875442012-06-10T09:06:14.301-07:002012-06-10T09:06:14.301-07:00I like the dainty flowers, but it might need to mu...I like the dainty flowers, but it might need to much water for my garden. Great composition in the first photo.GirlSprouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13029711241687325640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-50007221374157981562012-06-10T08:37:54.825-07:002012-06-10T08:37:54.825-07:00Gorgeous series of shots, love the first one most,...Gorgeous series of shots, love the first one most, I like that little statue in the back ground. Thank you Tatyana, for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #34!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-52342038037280381642012-06-10T06:21:30.478-07:002012-06-10T06:21:30.478-07:00I've seen this at our local nursery before - t...I've seen this at our local nursery before - that's so pretty covered in blooms! Maybe when it's bigger the foliage will look better in summer with having more of a presence?Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-21701012180372880902012-06-10T05:47:56.489-07:002012-06-10T05:47:56.489-07:00One of the first shrubs we ever planted, terrific ...One of the first shrubs we ever planted, terrific shots of it. You also get a variegated form.Alistairhttp://www.aberdeengardening.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-40297937536107205492012-06-10T04:45:16.963-07:002012-06-10T04:45:16.963-07:00I have Dark Horse, which is a smaller version. I ...I have Dark Horse, which is a smaller version. I love the leaf color but it is a little more dull in the summer, darkens up again in the fall.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-44882691125867114782012-06-10T01:09:07.069-07:002012-06-10T01:09:07.069-07:00Lovely pictures ! I wonder, if I coul grow weigela...Lovely pictures ! I wonder, if I coul grow weigela in my garden ....<br />Have a beautiful sunday, Tanya !Dani P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14480088629814543163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-28826472495019581652012-06-09T23:43:00.645-07:002012-06-09T23:43:00.645-07:00That is a very pretty shrub! Beautiful photos with...That is a very pretty shrub! Beautiful photos with the little statue. I am happy to find your blog. I live in WA, too.Karen @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-62047198891700896602012-06-09T23:07:19.382-07:002012-06-09T23:07:19.382-07:00I liked the raised bed on the last photo, nice rou...I liked the raised bed on the last photo, nice rounded shape! is a pity that Weigela does not grow here,<br />it freezes up to the level of snow.Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-21417206329730619342012-06-09T17:34:10.956-07:002012-06-09T17:34:10.956-07:00I love the first picture with the weigelia and the...I love the first picture with the weigelia and the little angel !Very nice colour that weigeliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-76521020042613542592012-06-09T16:46:46.563-07:002012-06-09T16:46:46.563-07:00I've noticed a few of them growing up here, wi...I've noticed a few of them growing up here, will have to give them a try.<br /><br />Great shots.<br /><br />Jen @ Muddy Boot DreamsRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.com