Weigela florida Pink

Weigela florida 
(Pink Weigela)

Origin:  Native to China
Family:  Caprifoliaceae
Light:  Full sun
Height:  4-5'
Spacing:  2-3'
Blooms:  Dark pink, bell-shaped, on old growth, late Spring
Foliage:  Deciduous, 2.5" long, dark green, oval-shaped
Soil:  Well-drained, rich, acidic, neutral
Water:  Regular-moderate
Uses:  Landscaping, mixed shrub border, cut flowers
Propagation:  Semi-hardwood/hardwood cuttings

Comments:  Weigela florida or Pink Weigela is a deciduous shrub with an arching, spreading growth habit.  It is a native to China.  In late Spring or early Summer, Weigela florida produces pink, bell-shaped blossoms, borne on old growth.  Hummingbirds and butterflies are magnetized by the nectar-rich blossoms.  The cut flowers make a lovely bouquet.  Pink Weigela has dark green foliage.  It is easily propagated from cuttings and thrives best in well-drained, average to rich highly acidic to neutral soil in a sunny environment.  Weigela florida is low maintenance.  It can be pruned to maintain size and shape.  Use Pink Weigela in a mixed shrub border for a showy display. 

USDA Zones:  5-8

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Image of hummingbird and butterfly attractor, Weigela florida or Pink Weigela

 

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