My Monet™ Sunset Weigela
Weigela florida 'Sunset'
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Preorder Shipping Schedule
We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.
| Zone 3-4 | Week of March 30th |
| Zone 5 | Week of March 16th |
| Zone 6-12 | Week of March 2nd |
Shipping Rates
Ships in 7-10 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
✓ Zone-specific timing • ✓ Professional packaging • ✓ Health guarantee
Understanding Our Container Sizes
At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.
Container Sizes
Quart
Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.
#1 Container
Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.
#2 Container
Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.
#3 Container
Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.
#5 Container and Larger
Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.
Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?
Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.
Root Pouch Containers
Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.
There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:
- Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
- Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.
Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.
Full Root Pouch planting guide
Choosing the Right Size
| Size | Plant Age | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Quart | 6 mo to 1 yr | Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings. |
| #1 Container | 1 to 2 yrs | Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners. |
| #2 Container | 2 to 3 yrs | Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment. |
| #3 Container | 3 to 4 yrs | Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size. |
| #5 and larger | 4+ yrs | Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact. |
Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.
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- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
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Description
A Proven Winners® ColorChoice® shrub with multi-color foliage and vivid blooms, the My Monet® Sunset Weigela (Weigela florida 'Sunset') is a charming little dwarf flowering shrub that provides colorful gold and green foliage that turns to red in the fall. This gorgeous little shrub offers multi-seasonal color!
This Weigela is a slow-growing plant that is usually grown mainly for its rich-colored foliage. My Monet® Sunset produces trumpet-shaped rosy, deep pink flowers throughout the summer! Swarms of pollinators and Hummingbirds will flock to these blooms, which are the perfect shape for nectar-feeding wildlife!
Cold-hardy and space-saving ornamentals throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 8, there is little that fazes this adaptable and dwarf shrub grows just 12- 18 feet tall and 18 - 24 inches wide, making up for its size with sheer color!
Planting and Application:
My Monet® Sunset will change the way you think about these colorful deciduous shrubs! This beauty can be used like a low mounding accent, colorful three-season rows or edging, as dramatic facer plants, and incredible when used en masse as a groundcover!
My Monet® is the perfect size for courtyards and small-space gardens, tucking into empty gaps in established landscapes, and adding bright pops of color in sunny postage-stamp gardens. Even containers and planters on your porch and patio, balcony gardens, and container gardeners! The uses are endless!
- Deep Pink Trumpet-Shaped Flowers
- Gold Foliage Turns Red in Autumn
- Attracts Hummingbirds & Butterflies
- Small & Space-Saving
- Planters, Backdrops & Hedges, Specimen & Foundations!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Weigela prefers full sun for the best flowering but can tolerate some light afternoon shade, especially for shrubs planted in the hotter of their favored growing zones. It's adaptive to a variety of soil types and even does well in urban settings! Weigela shrubs do best in average garden soils and enjoy moderate moisture levels. A generous layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture in the ground as well as insulates the root system from heat and chill. Weigela won't need much pruning after flowering or deadheading to trigger a rebloom. However, if you wish to give them some pruning, just be sure to do it right after that first spring flush of color. Weigela does benefit from a renewal pruning every few years, with the oldest stems removed that are not as productive to keep the shrub dense, loaded in blooms and lushly covered in foliage.
- Most Blooms & Best Color in Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Adaptive to Various Well-Drained Soils - Tolerates Urban Conditions
- Easy Care & Low-Maintenance & Deer Resistant
- Prune After Spring Bloom & No Deadheading Required
Gorgeous color, and easy care, the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® My Monet® Sunset Weigela will light up your landscape! Order your at Nature Hills today!
Specifications
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Cultivar
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Sunlight
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Growth RateModerate
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Fall Color
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FragrantYes
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer, Late Spring
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT, PR
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