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Weigela

Weigela Florida

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Overview

Weigela florida, commonly known as Weigela, is a deciduous shrub reaching heights of 4-6 feet, with a similar spread. This versatile plant features trumpet-shaped, pink to red flowers blooming in late spring. Lush foliage ranges from green to variegated patterns. Adaptable to various soils, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. Pruning post-bloom encourages new growth. Attracts hummingbirds and is deer resistant. Zones 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–9Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — is a deciduous shrub reaching heights of 4-6 feet; this well-loved cultivar flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 4, image 89Weigela (Weigela Florida) — with re-blooming varieties offering additional color splashes throughout the summer, image 44Weigela (Weigela Florida) — requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight for optimal flowering; pruning post-bloom encourages new growth, image 80Weigela (Weigela Florida) — Regular watering is essential during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root systemWeigela (Weigela Florida) — commonly known as Weigela; lush foliage ranges from green to variegated patternsWeigela (Weigela Florida) — varying in color from deep green to variegated patterns with tinges of cream; depending on the species.<br><br>Weigela thrives in+109

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Weigela (Weigela Florida) — attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — is a deciduous shrub reaching heights of 4-6 feet; this well-loved cultivar flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 4, image 89
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — with re-blooming varieties offering additional color splashes throughout the summer, image 44
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight for optimal flowering; pruning post-bloom encourages new growth, image 80
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — Regular watering is essential during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — commonly known as Weigela; lush foliage ranges from green to variegated patterns
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — varying in color from deep green to variegated patterns with tinges of cream; depending on the species.<br><br>Weigela thrives in
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — is a deciduous shrub that is lauded for its showy trumpet-shaped blossoms and ease of care
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — are set as a lush backdrop
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — is a deciduous shrub reaching heights of 4-6 feet; this well-loved cultivar flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 4, image 60
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — withstanding temperatures down to -30&deg;F
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — is a deciduous shrub reaching heights of 4-6 feet; this well-loved cultivar flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — Pruning should be done immediately after flowering to shape the plant and encourage next year's bloom; pink flowers in, image 83
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — varying in color from deep green to variegated patterns with tinges of cream
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight for optimal flowering; pruning post-bloom encourages new growth
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — Pruning should be done immediately after flowering to shape the plant and encourage next year's bloom; pink flowers in the garden
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — commonly known as Weigela
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden; shrub for full or half
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — withstanding temperatures down to -30&deg;F; plant in well-drained soil, and consider incorporating organic matter to enrich the
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — Pruning post-bloom encourages new growth; making it a captivating addition to any landscape design
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — shrub for full or half
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — is a deciduous shrub reaching heights of 4-6 feet
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — this well-loved cultivar flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8; the funnel-shaped flowers come in an, image 69
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — although compact varieties may be smaller.<br><br>This ornamental plant blooms profusely in late spring
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