How big does weigela grow?

How big does weigela grow?

4' to 5' tall Plant size is 4' to 5' tall and wide at maturity. Hardy in Zones 4-8. Sonic Bloom— Bright pink flowers all season long, with strongest bloom in spring.

Should weigela be cut back in the fall?

Prune weigela in the late fall or early spring. You can prune the weigela before it blooms to promote more flowers this year or after it blooms to promote stronger growth during the next blooming season. Weigela should not be pruned after mid-July.

Is weigela fast growing?

Modern-day Weigela hybrids and cultivars are hardy, fast-growing and very easy to propagate and grow. In fact, it does quite well in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 10. Interestingly most people use the botanical plant name Weigela also as its common name weigela.

Does weigela lose its leaves in winter?

Because a weigela has no leaves in winter, its stems are susceptible to a problem called sun scald, which happens when sun heats up the bark on bright but cold days, stimulating activity in the stem that can be followed by tissue damage when the sun goes down and the stem is chilled.

Is there a dwarf weigela?

Midnight Wine® Dwarf Weigela Plant Midnight Wine® Weigela is a dwarf variety that produces small pink blossoms on intense, burgundy-black foliage. The color contrast is striking, while the foliage provides spectacular color all season long. It requires no pruning. Provides the best color when planted in full sun.

When can I plant weigela?

Weigela florida "Variegata," or variegated weigela, has green leaves variegated with white. Although weigelas, like most shrubs, can be planted whenever the ground isn't frozen, the best planting times are spring and fall.

How do I keep weigela small?

To keep your plant smaller than its natural size, give it a trim every spring, right after the flowers fade.

1. Disinfect tool blades with rubbing alcohol to prevent the spread of disease.
2. Remove weigela's oldest branches, as well as those that cross or crowd each other and those that are sickly.

Can weigela survive frost?

Weigela is a flowering perennial shrub that is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8. ... Water your weigela shrub deeply several times in the fall well before the first hard frost to support the roots to withstand winter drought conditions.

When should I prune my Weigela?

• Following Weigela Pruning Guidelines Prune weigela in the late fall or early spring. Prune your weigela plant after the threat of frost is over, sometime in the late fall or early spring. Never prune more than 1/3rd of the plant at a time. Over-pruning a weigela plant can weaken or even kill it. Prune weigela once a year.

When to replant Weigela?

• You should transplant a weigela in late fall or early spring, so count back six months and note the date for root pruning. Never root prune a weigela unless it is dormant. To root prune, use a sharp spade that has been disinfected and slice vertically into the ground in a circle around the plant.

Do you need to cut back Weigela?

• You can cut back any one branch of the weigela by one-third each season if you are looking to control size. Also, make sure that when you prune weigela branches that you cut them back to a point where two branches meet.

How and when to prune weigelas?

• Weak, crossing and ground-level branches should be thinned out in order to improve airflow and light, which will promote better flowering. Late spring or early summer is recommended for weigela pruning-whenever the last flowers have finished blooming. Don't wait long after they've bloomed, either-try to prune the plant immediately.