Weigela Growing Guide

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Weigela

Crop Rotation Group

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Soil

Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with plenty of compost or other organic matter.

Position

Full sun to part shade.

Frost tolerant

Weigela is winter hardy to -29°C (-20°F).

Feeding

In spring, topdress the root zone of the plants with a balanced organic fertiliser.

Spacing

Single Plants: 1.80m (5' 10") each way (minimum)
Rows: 1.80m (5' 10") with 1.80m (5' 10") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Set our purchased plants from autumn through to spring, as long as your soil is not frozen. Container-grown plants can be set out until early summer. Water young plants regularly, and cover the root zone with an organic mulch to keep the soil lightly moist at all times. Allow 2 m (6 feet) between plants when planting weigela as a hedge. Dwarf cultivars may merit closer spacing.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Native to Asia, weigela produces pink tubular blossoms in spring, and many modern cultivars rebloom well into summer. Foliage colour ranges from lime green to deep burgundy; flowers range from light pink to deep red. Easily grown in a range of climates and soils, weigela makes a beautiful specimen shrub with an unusually long bloom time.

Harvesting

Branches can be used in cut arrangements, preferably taken from the back side of the plants where they won’t be missed. The foliage of red-leaved varieties is also useful when cut. Weigela requires little pruning. Trim as needed in winter to remove dead branches and old canes, but allow the plant to follow its natural rounded shape.

Troubleshooting

Weigela rarely has problems with disease and is seldom bothered by deer. In stressful weather, watch for aphids, spider mites, or scale.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Weigela