| General Description | Weigela praecox is an easily grown flower which usually grows in well drained soils in full sun with medium moisture. |
| ID Characteristic | Medium upright rounded shrub with ovate pointed, medium green leaves and rose pink flowers with a yellow throat.
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| Shape | Small and upright. |
| Landscape | Commonly grown for borders or city gardens.
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| Propagation | Softwood cutting in early summer, semi softwood cuttings in mid-summer and hardwood cuttings in late autumn and winter. Seeds can be put in a container in coldframe around autumn but are not likely to grow to full form. |
| Cultivation | Thrives in well drained soils in full sun but will tolerate very light or sun dappled shade. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Furrowed greyish-brown bark. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Long, curved green buds with fur tips. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy light green and small. The underside of the leaves can be deeply veined.
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| Flower Description | Pink in colour, striking and infundibular.
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| Colour Description | Green glossy leaves with pink and white flowers.
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| Texture Description | Smooth and glossy. |
.jpg "Weigela praecox 'Variegata' at Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, West Sussex.")