Weigela: descriptions and photos of varieties, care instructions

Weigela is a stunning shrub with tubular flowers that will brighten any garden. There are many varieties with a variety of foliage and flower colors. It also attracts butterflies to the garden. Weigela is hardy and very easy to care for, making it a favorite among gardeners.

The most popular varieties

Weigela florida 'Foliis Purpureis' (Latin: Weigela florida 'Foliis Purpureis') is a small shrub (up to 1.5 m) with dark reddish-purple leaves. It produces small, funnel-shaped flowers that are bright pink on the outside and soft pink on the inside.

Weigela florida 'Bristol Ruby' is a fairly large shrub (sometimes up to 2.5 m). The crimson, bell-shaped flowers of this variety contrast beautifully with the rich green foliage.

Weigela florida 'Rosea' is a large shrub with green foliage and numerous tubular flowers. A distinctive feature of this variety is the variety's varied blooms, ranging from white to deep crimson.

There are also varieties with variegated leaves, such as Weigela florida 'Variegata' (lat. Weigela florida 'Variegata'), and dark burgundy leaves - Weigela florida 'Alexandra' (lat. Weigela florida 'Alexandra') and many other varieties.

Care Features

Weigela is a very easy-to-care-for shrub. Regular pruning will keep the plant in a neat shape and prevent lower branches from becoming exposed.

Landing site

Weigela prefers well-lit locations, where it blooms profusely. It can also tolerate partial shade, but blooms will be less abundant. Varieties with burgundy, red, and variegated foliage require more light than standard varieties. In low light, the leaves turn green.

While weigela is quite demanding when it comes to light, it's quite the opposite when it comes to soil. Weigela can grow in absolutely all types of soil. However, it prefers well-drained soil.

Watering

Weigela appreciates regular watering, especially during summer droughts. Regular watering will prolong flowering.

Fertilizers

Weigela responds well to fertilizer. It's best to use a granular fertilizer that dissolves slowly when watered. Fertilizing is especially important after pruning.

Trimming

Timely pruning helps keep Weigela compact and bushy. Pruning also stimulates the growth of flower shoots. To avoid a dense, overgrown crown, pruning is performed on the outer bud. Weigela is a shrub that is pruned after flowering. To promote regeneration, mature, thick shoots are cut back to ground level.

Reproduction

Weigela can be propagated by seeds, but they have a poor germination rate, making propagation significantly more difficult. Cuttings are the easiest and best method of propagating weigela. First-year stems are taken in the spring. The cuttings should be woody at the base and green at the tip. Leaves are removed from the lower portions. The cuttings are then planted in containers and watered. Root growth stimulants can also be used. To encourage rooting, place the cuttings in a well-lit, very warm location. Water the cuttings regularly, and in the fall, they can be planted outdoors.

With proper and timely care, weigela is practically disease-free and not damaged by pests.
Weigela can be grown not only outdoors but also in containers. Smaller varieties are used for this purpose. However, container-grown plants require regular pruning and fertilization.

Weigela will fit in and become an addition to any garden.