PLANT JOURNAL
COMMON NAME Weigela
BOTANICAL NAME Weigela florida
ZONE 4 – 8
SIZE 6-10’ HT, 9-12′ SP. Can easily be pruned to maintain height around 3-5’ HT. Allow for graceful arching branches.
FOLIAGE The straight species has medium green leaves. Some cultivars have burgundy foliage or variegated foliage. See favorite cultivars…
‘Wine and Roses’ – burgundy
‘Fine Wine’ – burgundy
‘Variegata’ – green and white
‘Aureovariegata’ – green and yellow
FLOWER Deep pink to pale pink depending upon the cultivar.
Blooms Apr – Jun. Very showy.
GROWING CONDITIONS Full Sun to Light Shade. Tolerates most soils, even clay. Prefers medium moisture, well-drained.
NOTES Somewhat Deer Resistant.
Attracts Hummingbirds
