Dorothy Rupp
Pleased with plants. Packaged nice.
Ships Between November 15-29
4-8
Under 10 Feet
Low
Full sun and Partial shade
Late Spring to Early Summer
Red Weigela thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering, especially during dry spells. Trim after blooming to maintain shape and promote new growth. Mulch around the base helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize annually for best results.
Red Weigela grows well in complete sun to part shade. It needs 4 hours of direct daylight daily for solid growth and colorful flowering. Some afternoon shade can be beneficial in areas with intense heat.
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds , Wonderful Fragrance and hardy, Fast growing and low maintenance
Dorothy Rupp
Pleased with plants. Packaged nice.
Kathryn Monson
Plants arrived moistened, well-packaged, and very healthy. They were planted immediately. The service was exceptional.
Francesco Buccieri
Expertly packaged, arrived in a timely manner and healthy bare root Weigelia. Just planted them and waiting to see it take! I do have pictures of the packaging of plants and then planted but can't add pictures!!
About this plant
Red Weigela is a deciduous ornamental plant known for its profusion of tubular, dark scarlet to pinkish scarlet flowers that attract pollinators and add a splash of color to garden landscapes. It is a versatile and attractive shrub commonly used in landscaping to enhance the aesthetic appeal of outdoor spaces. With its stunning trumpet-shaped flowers and unique foliage, this plant brings several benefits to landscaping projects.
It is one of several attractive cultivars developed after the flowers were imported to England from Japan in 1845. Scarlet is only one of the colors present in this array of cultivars, and others include pink, purple, or even orange. But the crimson version is among the prettiest, especially when combined with the finely tapered and slightly serrated leaves.
The flowers make a lasting impact because of the purity of their color and the fineness of their shape. The delicateness of their 2-inch length belies their incredible hardiness. They often bloom from the last frost until the first frost, dominating the space below the 12-inch line in the garden.
These fantastic flowers don't just look good, either. These trumpet-shaped blooms smell like sweet citrus, filling the air with a delightful aroma that attracts human visitors to the garden and pollinators.
The leaves are about 4 or 5 inches long, slender, and finely tapered. They form an eye-pleasing green bed that accentuates the marvelous blooms throughout the spring and summer into fall.
The petioles are short, which allows the leaves to overlap one another for a splendid layered effect. In bright sunshine, especially on dewy mornings, the light will reflect off the flowers, lending their hue to the leaves and creating a pleasing multicolored effect.
Because the plant and its flowers grow only to about a foot in height, taller plants of the same or similar colors can be planted behind them, creating the tiered look.
These flowers look smashing, surrounding a focal point in a garden, such as an imposing tree. Combining them with an epiphytic plant of the same color that climbs the trunk creates a quirky and beautiful botanical palette.
This flowering shrub attracts different species of pollinators, which is crucial for the garden's success and the environment. The leaves are also a necessary part of the life cycle of certain butterflies, which adds to the plant's beneficial environmental impact.
It blooms generally late spring to early summer and can last 4-6 weeks. It's a recurring bloomer, or, given the right conditions, it can bloom in a brief spike at the end of summer or early fall.
Red Weigela works well in all sunny climates, with at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. It is medium-hardy and can be used in its native state as a hedge plant, border plant, or spurge flower.
It does well with a slow-release fertilizer. To encourage its leaves and stamens, use it in February-March, right before spring rises.
Red Weigela can also be propagated from a softwood cutting in late spring or early summer. All it takes is to drop the cuttings in a rooting hormone, place them in a moist growing medium, and place them in a warm, moist atmosphere until they root.
Since 1959, TN Nursery has grown and shipped quality bare root plants nationwide. Shipped during dormancy, bare-root plants develop strong root systems and establish quickly. Our experienced team carefully harvests and packages every order, providing growers with trusted plants backed by over 65 years of nursery experience.
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