Weigelia
(wei·ge·lia | \ wīˈjēlēə, -ˈgēl- \)
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Blooms:
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Late Spring to Fall |
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Light Requirements: |
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Full Sun to Partial Shade |
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Plant Height: |
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Varies by type. |
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Planting Depth: |
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Deep enough so that the crown is at ground level. |
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Plant Spacing: |
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Varies by type. |
About
Weigela is a tough, easy to grow arching flowering shrub that grows roughly around 4-6' high with approximately the same spread. Excellent for general garden use, accent, mass planting or hedge.
Highlights
- Returns and blooms year after year in most hardy zones
- Perfect accent shrub
- Showy blooms
- Beneficial to pollinators; attracts butterflies
- Vigorous grower
Planting Care & Instructions
Soil Preparation: Weigela prefers rich, well drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
Planting: Dig a hole. Prepare soil in an area 2-3' wide and 18-24" deep. Mix into the native soil either peat moss or compost, one-third by volume, to help improve drainage. Plant 6' apart.
Watering: Water at planting, but do not overwater. Keep soil moist and water frequently.
Fertilizing: Apply fertilizer before and after flowering. Do not over fertilize.
Growing Tips
Prune to shape immediately after flowering and remove any dead or broken branches. Prune in early spring to reduce size and to remove older stems before blooms appear to encourage blooming.
