Species: Weigela florida
(wye-gee'la flor-i-bun'dah)
Weigela
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
Many cultivars are available for this plant. Once considered old-fashioned, it has experienced a resurgence in popularity and a corresponding upsurge in cultivar selection. Below are a selection of the forms of this plant which are available.
'Bristol Ruby', 'Bristol Snowflake', 'Canary', 'Candida', 'Carnaval', 'French Lace', 'Gold Rush', 'Java Red', 'Midnight Wine', 'Minuet', 'Pink Delight', 'Pink Princess', 'Polka', 'Red Prince', 'Rubidor', 'Rubidor', 'Rumba', 'Spilled Wine', 'Sunny Princess', 'Variegata', 'Variegata Nana', 'White Knight', 'Wine and Roses'Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub 4 to 8 feet
6' - 9' (spread 9' - 12')
Deciduous
rounded
prefers full sun; extremely adaptable to soil types
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade
5a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
profuse rosy pink flowers in May and June
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
No diseases listed
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
native to Japan; considerable pruning is necessary to keep it in shape
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
Please view this page on a tablet or larger screen for the moisture graph
Moisture Tolerance
