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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

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (116)

Weigela (Weigela Florida) — Attracts hummingbirds and is deer resistant; attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden, image 94
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — This versatile plant features trumpet-shaped, pink to red flowers blooming in late spring; typically 2 to 4 inches long
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — This versatile plant features trumpet-shaped, pink to red flowers blooming in late spring
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) — Lush foliage ranges from green to variegated patterns; pruning should be done immediately after flowering to shape the, image 91
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — depending on the species.<br><br>Weigela thrives in full sun to partial shade; shrub with pink blooms, image 79
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) — this well-loved cultivar flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — are set as a lush backdrop; although compact varieties may be smaller.<br><br>This ornamental plant blooms profusely in, image 77
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — This low-maintenance shrub is ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, or as a specimen in a mixed border; varying in, image 82
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — The funnel-shaped flowers come in an assortment of hues ranging from white to pink
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
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — depending on the species.<br><br>Weigela thrives in full sun to partial shade; shrub with pink blooms
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) — Plant in well-drained soil, and consider incorporating organic matter to enrich the planting site
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, image 74
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — depending on the species.<br><br>Weigela thrives in full sun to partial shade
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — Plant in well-drained soil, and consider incorporating organic matter to enrich the planting site; it reaches a mature, image 81
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — It reaches a mature height of 6 to 9 feet and spreads out between 9 to 12 feet
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — typically 2 to 4 inches long
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) — 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 to red
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — Lush foliage ranges from green to variegated patterns; pruning should be done immediately after flowering to shape the, image 62
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