weigela
Weigela hortensis
USDA zones6 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size8 to 10 feet tall8 to 10 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Rose pink
Garden uses
Notes
Weigela (Weigela hortensis) is a shrub for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It grows 8 to 10 feet tall and wide, so give it room. Rose pink flowers open in late spring and early summer.
Pairs well with Chaste tree, Euonymus, and Greig's tulip.
Native range
Japan.