Weigela florida
Weigela
Family |
Caprifoliaceae |
Genus |
Weigela |
Species |
florida |
Category |
Perennials |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
4-8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
5 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4-H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-34.4-(-6.7) |
Temperature (°F) |
-30-20 |
Height |
1-3 m |
Spread |
2-4 m |
Landscape |
Used in a shrub border, as a specimen plant, and in containers. |
Cultivation |
Prefers well drained soils and full sun. |
Shape |
Dense, round shape. |
Growth |
Medium |
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. |
Notable Specimens |
Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Propagated by cuttings. |