Weigela florida 39minor black39 is a small variety of weigela which originate from china and japan due to its compact habit it is ideal for planting in planters and raised beds on patio and decking or as a deciduous shrub for borders in small and medium sized gardens the dark purple leaves contrast brilliantly with the rose45pink funnel shaped flowers that emerge in late spring and early summer and cover the whole plant the rhs have this plant on its perfect for pollinators list a