Weigela florida 'Wine & Roses'

Weigela

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Common Name:

Weigela

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

275 cm

Maximum width:

365 cm

Weigela (Weigela florida 'Wine & Roses') - Description

More compact and bushy than most Weigelas, this 4-5' shrub is perfect for adding height and mass to the ends of your shady borders. Leaves are purple, making it a season-long focal point, with bright red flowers adding even more color in early summer. Full sun. Ht: 60". Spacing: 48". Blooms May-June. Zones: 4-8.

Weigela (Weigela florida 'Wine & Roses') - Blooming

Blooms bell or funnel-shaped pink to red, occasionally white or yellow flowers in late spring and early summer. Hummingbirds are attracted to the flowers.

Weigela (Weigela florida 'Wine & Roses') - Growth

Spreading to upright, deciduous shrubs. Weigelas do well in full sun to partial shade. Height varies depending on variety. One species will grow to about 10 ft. tall. Works well in a mixed or shrub border.

Weigela (Weigela florida 'Wine & Roses') - Planting

Propagate from the seed in fall, in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness). Plants hybridize at high rates, so seed may not come true. Can also propagate from greenwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings between fall and winter.

Weigela (Weigela florida 'Wine & Roses') - Pest

Scale insects, Japanese beetle, and root knot nematode. Other issues include wilt, and twig dieback.

Weigela (Weigela florida 'Wine & Roses') - Interesting facts

Weigela is native to the scrubs and woodland margins of Eastern Asia.

Weigela (Weigela florida 'Wine & Roses') - Soil and irrigation

Weigelas require moderate waterings. Does best in any rich soil with good drainage.