Weigela
Weigela florida
Also listed as Diervilla florida, Weigela praecox
Also known as Old Fashioned Weigela, Early-blooming Weigela, Old-fashion Weigela
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Weigela is a deciduous flowering shrub prized for its abundant tubular flowers in pink, red, or white that appear in spring. It is a vigorous, easy-to-grow ornamental suitable for mixed borders and informal hedging.
Why grow it
Weigela offers reliable spring color with minimal fussiness compared to many flowering shrubs, making it useful for gardeners seeking dependable seasonal interest without intensive pruning demands. Its tolerance for a range of soil types and moderate drought once established gives it advantages over more finicky ornamentals in variable conditions. The species flowers more abundantly and with greater vigor than many cultivars, though individual blooms are smaller.
Watch out for
Weigela tends to become leggy and dense in the interior if not pruned annually after flowering, requiring regular maintenance to maintain shape rather than a neat mounding habit. Flowering can be sparse in heavily shaded locations, so consistent access to direct sun is important for reliable bloom production. The plant self-seeds readily in favorable conditions and seedlings may establish where not intended.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
Native Range
China, Japan, Korea
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Wine and Roses features dark purple foliage with pink flowers and is widely grown for dramatic contrast; My Monet is a compact variegated dwarf form with pink flowers and white-edged leaves, ideal for small spaces.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Weigela is a deciduous flowering shrub prized for its abundant tubular flowers in pink, red, or white that appear in spring. It is a vigorous, easy-to-grow ornamental suitable for mixed borders and informal hedging.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Weigela grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Weigela offers reliable spring color with minimal fussiness compared to many flowering shrubs, making it useful for gardeners seeking dependable seasonal interest without intensive pruning demands. Its tolerance for a range of soil types and moderate drought once established gives it advantages over more finicky ornamentals in variable conditions. The species flowers more abundantly and with greater vigor than many cultivars, though individual blooms are smaller.
Watch out for
Weigela tends to become leggy and dense in the interior if not pruned annually after flowering, requiring regular maintenance to maintain shape rather than a neat mounding habit. Flowering can be sparse in heavily shaded locations, so consistent access to direct sun is important for reliable bloom production. The plant self-seeds readily in favorable conditions and seedlings may establish where not intended.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
Native Range
China, Japan, Korea
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Wine and Roses features dark purple foliage with pink flowers and is widely grown for dramatic contrast; My Monet is a compact variegated dwarf form with pink flowers and white-edged leaves, ideal for small spaces.