<i>Weigela florida</i> | Old Fashioned Weigela
DESCRIPTION
Weigela florida, commonly known as the old-fashioned weigela, is a deciduous shrub prized for its showy, trumpet-shaped flowers and attractive foliage. Native to eastern Asia, including Japan, Korea, and China, it is popular in gardens and landscapes due to its long-lasting blooms and ease of care. In late spring to early summer, it produces clusters of pink, red, or white funnel-shaped flowers at the tips of its branches, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The oval-shaped, dark green leaves often have a serrated edge, adding texture to its appearance. Well-suited for borders, hedges, and mass plantings, Weigela florida thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil. It is relatively low-maintenance and resistant to pests and diseases, making it a reliable and beautiful addition to gardens.
DESCRIPTION
Weigela florida, commonly known as the old-fashioned weigela, is a deciduous shrub prized for its showy, trumpet-shaped flowers and attractive foliage. Native to eastern Asia, including Japan, Korea, and China, it is popular in gardens and landscapes due to its long-lasting blooms and ease of care. In late spring to early summer, it produces clusters of pink, red, or white funnel-shaped flowers at the tips of its branches, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The oval-shaped, dark green leaves often have a serrated edge, adding texture to its appearance. Well-suited for borders, hedges, and mass plantings, Weigela florida thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil. It is relatively low-maintenance and resistant to pests and diseases, making it a reliable and beautiful addition to gardens.
DESCRIPTION
Weigela florida, commonly known as the old-fashioned weigela, is a deciduous shrub prized for its showy, trumpet-shaped flowers and attractive foliage. Native to eastern Asia, including Japan, Korea, and China, it is popular in gardens and landscapes due to its long-lasting blooms and ease of care. In late spring to early summer, it produces clusters of pink, red, or white funnel-shaped flowers at the tips of its branches, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The oval-shaped, dark green leaves often have a serrated edge, adding texture to its appearance. Well-suited for borders, hedges, and mass plantings, Weigela florida thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil. It is relatively low-maintenance and resistant to pests and diseases, making it a reliable and beautiful addition to gardens.
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Family: Caprifoliaceae
Height: 4 to 6 feet tall
Width: 4 to 6 feet wide
Foliage Color: Green
Flower Color: Pink, red, or white, depending on the cultivar
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Medium; prefers well-draining soil
Maintenance: Low; prune after flowering to shape and encourage new growth
Growing Zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife Attractors: The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
