Weigela florida (Weigela)
Botanical Information
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Weigela |
| Species | florida |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to Korea, China and Japan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4-H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -34.4-(-6.7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30-20 |
| Height | 1-3 m |
| Spread | 2-4 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Dense, round shape. |
| Landscape | Used in a shrub border, as a specimen plant, and in containers. |
| Propagation | Propagated by cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Prefers well drained soils and full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Leaf Description | The elliptical leaves are medium to dark green and grow 10-12 cm long. |
| Flower Description | The funnel-shaped flowers are rose pink and grow 3-4 cm long. |
Photographs
Weigela florida, form. Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Weigela florida, flower. Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Weigela florida, flower. Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.