Weigela

Weigela florida

Weigela is an underrated star — arching branches covered in trumpet-shaped flowers that hummingbirds love. Modern cultivars like 'Wine & Roses' (dark purple foliage + pink flowers) and 'My Monet' (variegated dwarf) have transformed this old-fashioned shrub into a designer favorite. It blooms on old AND new wood, so you almost always get flowers.

Hardiness Zones

4-8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water Needs

Moderate

Maintenance

Low

Mature Size

3-6 ft H × 4-7 ft W

Growth Rate

Moderate

Bloom Season

Late Spring - Early Summer

Bloom Color

Pink, Red, White trumpet flowers

Care Guide

Plant in full sun. Prune right after spring bloom — it blooms on old wood primarily. Tolerates hard pruning for renovation. 'Sonic Bloom' varieties rebloom without deadheading. Minimal pest issues. Feed in spring.