Scientific Name
Weigela florida

Common Name
Weigela

 
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate to rapid
Site Requirements: Sun to light shade; prefers well-drained soil but tolerates a range of soil types
Height: 6 to 10 feet
Width: 6 to 10 feet
Texture: Medium to coarse
Form: Spreading, dense, rounded shrub; arching branches with age
Flower/Fruit: White, pink, red trumpet-shaped flowers in late spring
Foliage: Opposite, simple medium green leaves; 2 to 4.5" long; non-showy fall color
Comments: Air pollution tolerant
Cultivars: See table
   



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