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Water consistently, especially during establishment and dry periods. Aim for moist, but not waterlogged soil. Reduce watering in winter. Check soil moisture by feeling the top few centimeters; water when dry.
Also known as Garden Weigela · Japanese Weigela · Weigela
Weigela hortensis is a deciduous shrub known for its attractive trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom profusely in late spring to early summer.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep consistently moist, especially during dry spells.
Well-drained, Loamy, Sandy
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 4-8, tolerates a range of temperatures.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently, especially during establishment and dry periods. Aim for moist, but not waterlogged soil. Reduce watering in winter. Check soil moisture by feeling the top few centimeters; water when dry.
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and size, and to encourage more blooms next year. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
Harder pruning can be done in late winter for rejuvenation, but this will sacrifice the current season's flowers.
Easily propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Dip the cut ends in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining potting mix.
Keep moist and in a warm, humid location, ideally with bottom heat, until roots form.
Young plants may benefit from repotting every 1-2 years into a slightly larger container to refresh the soil and provide more space. Mature plants in the ground rarely need repotting.
Choose a container with drainage holes.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Weigela Hortensis (Weigela hortensis)
Where Weigela Hortensis (Weigela hortensis) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Weigela |
| Species | Weigela hortensis |
Similar in genus Weigela
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