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 5–9Climate Temperate

Weigela (Weigela Florida) — this well-loved cultivar flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Caprifoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Weigela (Weigela Florida) — attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden; shrub for full or half

Weigela (Weigela Florida) — The funnel-shaped flowers come in an assortment of hues ranging from white to pink; requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct

Weigela (Weigela Florida) — typically 2 to 4 inches long; attracts hummingbirds and is deer resistant

Weigela (Weigela Florida) — Lush foliage ranges from green to variegated patterns; pruning should be done immediately after flowering to shape the, image 62

Weigela (Weigela Florida) — This versatile plant features trumpet-shaped, pink to red flowers blooming in late spring; typically 2 to 4 inches long, image 61

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) — commonly known as Weigela; lush foliage ranges from green to variegated patterns, image 59

Weigela (Weigela Florida) — Adaptable to various soils, it thrives in full sun to partial shade; this versatile plant features trumpet-shaped, pink, image 63

Weigela (Weigela Florida) — Plant in well-drained soil, and consider incorporating organic matter to enrich the planting site; it reaches a mature height of 6

Weigela (Weigela Florida) — This low-maintenance shrub is ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, or as a specimen in a mixed border; varying in color from

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) — Regular watering is essential during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system; adaptable to various

Weigela (Weigela Florida) — pink flowers in the garden; withstanding temperatures down to -30°F

Weigela (Weigela Florida) — shrub with pink blooms; are set as a lush backdrop

Weigela (Weigela Florida) — shrub for full or half; regular watering is essential during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system

Weigela (Weigela Florida) — Pruning post-bloom encourages new growth; making it a captivating addition to any landscape design, image 64

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) — commonly referred to as Weigela; this low-maintenance shrub is ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, or as a specimen, image 66

Weigela (Weigela Florida) — is a deciduous shrub that is lauded for its showy trumpet-shaped blossoms and ease of care; is a deciduous shrub, image 67

Weigela (Weigela Florida) — making it a captivating addition to any landscape design; is a deciduous shrub that is lauded for its showy, image 68

Weigela (Weigela Florida) — Attracts hummingbirds and is deer resistant; attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden, image 65

Weigela (Weigela Florida) — withstanding temperatures down to -30°F; plant in well-drained soil, and consider incorporating organic matter to, image 70

Weigela (Weigela Florida) — It reaches a mature height of 6 to 9 feet and spreads out between 9 to 12 feet; commonly known as Weigela, image 71

Weigela (Weigela Florida) — although compact varieties may be smaller.<br><br>This ornamental plant blooms profusely in late spring; commonly, image 72

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