Shrub
Weigela
Weigela florida
A deciduous shrub with arching stems and pink, funnel-shaped flowers, usually in late spring and early summer. It grows best in sun or light shade; prune after flowering if needed.
- Size
- 1.5–2.5 m high · 1.5–2.5 m wideVaries by cultivar
- Light
- Full sun / Partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Winter
- Hardy
- Seasonal form
- Deciduous
- Maintenance
- Low
Before planting
- Choose sun or light shade and well-drained soil that does not stay dry for long periods.
- Check the mature size of your cultivar: dwarf forms and vigorous selections can differ greatly.
Why choose it
- Pink, funnel-shaped flowers bring colour as spring gives way to summer.
- Its loose, arching shape suits mixed shrub borders and informal planting.
Care
- Water after planting until established, then during prolonged dry spells.
- Prune to reduce size or remove old stems after the main flowering period.
Good to know
- Hard pruning before flowering can remove stems carrying flower buds.