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Weigela praecox
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Small upright deciduous shrub mostly used in borders, city and courtyard gardens and informal gardens. This shrub provides a great size coverage and great colours when fully flowered, this is a low maintenance shrub.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus |
| Weigela |
| Species |
| praecox |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6 - 8 |
| Height |
| 2 m |
| Spread |
| 2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Weigela praecox is an easily grown flower which usually grows in well drained soils in full sun with medium moisture. |
| Landscape |
| Commonly grown for borders or city gardens. |
| Cultivation |
| Thrives in well drained soils in full sun but will tolerate very light or sun dappled shade. |
| Shape |
| Small and upright. |
| ID Characteristic |
| Medium upright rounded shrub with ovate pointed, medium green leaves and rose pink flowers with a yellow throat. |
| 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. |
| Flower Description |
| Pink in colour, striking and infundibular. |
| Colour Description |
| Green glossy leaves with pink and white flowers. |
| Texture Description |
| Smooth and glossy. |
| 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. |
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