Red Prince Weigela

Weigela Florida 'Red Prince'

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Overview

The Red Prince Weigela (Weigela florida 'Red Prince') is a vibrant, deciduous shrub featuring trumpet-shaped, fiery red blooms in late spring with sporadic reblooming until frost. This hardy plant reaches 5 to 6 feet in height and width, thriving in full sun to part shade. Attracts hummingbirds and bees. Ideal for mixed borders or as a focal point, it requires minimal pruning post-flowering. Zones 4-8.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–8

Red Prince Weigela (Weigela Florida 'Red Prince') — deciduous shrub featuring trumpet-shaped

Red Prince Weigela (Weigela Florida 'Red Prince') — fiery red blooms in late spring with sporadic reblooming until frost

Red Prince Weigela (Weigela Florida 'Red Prince') — This hardy plant reaches 5 to 6 feet in height and width, thriving in full sun to part shade

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Caprifoliaceae

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Red Prince Weigela (Weigela Florida 'Red Prince') — deciduous shrub featuring trumpet-shaped

Red Prince Weigela (Weigela Florida 'Red Prince') — fiery red blooms in late spring with sporadic reblooming until frost

Red Prince Weigela (Weigela Florida 'Red Prince') — This hardy plant reaches 5 to 6 feet in height and width, thriving in full sun to part shade

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