Weigela florida

Asia to Korea.

Weigela is a bushy and upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 3.5 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide.

The shoots of Weigela florida are pithy.

The deciduous leaves of Weigela are light green, ovate and opposite. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Long adherent.

The pink-coloured, funnel-shaped flowers appear from May to June. These grow to about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Weigela florida is a shallow-rooting plant.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Weigela has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.
- Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed.

This plant is tolerant of pruning.

The Weigela sets beautiful accents together with:
Philadelphus, sweet pea, kolkwitzia.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Mulching: In the period from the beginning of March to April.