Weigelia

Weigelia Weigela florida

What is the plant

Weigela florida is native to North China, Korea and Japan. It is a dense, rounded, deciduous shrub that typically grows to 6-10' tall and may spread over time to as much as 12' wide. Branches on mature shrubs tend to arch toward the ground.

The genus name Weigela honors Christian Ehrenfried Weigel (1748-1831), German professor at the University of Geifswald. Specific epithet would lead one to believe that this plants is native to Florida but it is actually native to North China, Korea and Japan. The plant has funnel-shaped, rose pink flowers (each to 1.25” long) that bloom profusely in spring, with a sparse and scattered repeat bloom often occurring in mid to late summer. Elliptic to obovate, medium green leaves (to 4.5” long) with serrate margins retain good color throughout the growing season. Insignificant fall color. Fruit is inconspicuous. Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

10°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

min 4b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
Most shrubs require an average amount of water. if you receive about an inch (2.5 cm) of rainfall every 10 days or so, your plants will be fine. if it gets really dry, you can give your new plants a good, thorough soaking with a hose. the best way to do this is to let your garden hose trickle slowly.
Sunlight
Needs a lot of sunlight, but it has to be protected from the strongest rays of the sun. In a south-facing window, blinds should be shading it form direct light. An east facing window, where the sun disappears after about 10 AM, is a good choice as is a west facing window where the plant will receive afternoon sun.
Fertilizer
As with most houseplants, they will benefit from an occasional feed during the growing season. An organic, balanced, liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and summer is recommended.

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Soil
Prefer fertile soil, preferably loose and loamy with adequate drainage.
Pruning
Pinch off dead leaves and stems.
Temperature
The bush can be grown in the areas with the lowest winter temperatures of -34.4°C (-30°F).

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Container
Here’s a handy guideline: increase pot size by 2.5-5 cm (1 to 2 inches) in diameter for plants that are growing in pots 25.4 cm (10 inches) in diameter or less. For larger plants, those growing in pots greater than 10 inches in diameter, increase the pot size by 5 or 7.62 cm (2 or 3 inches) in diameter.
Popularity
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