Water
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, as Weigela florida prefers moderate moisture levels.
Also known as Flowery Weigela · Old-Fashion Weigela · Old-Fashioned Weigela
Old Fashioned Weigela (Weigela florida) is a deciduous shrub admired for its profuse trumpet-shaped flowers in spring and early summer.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Best flowering occurs in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily). Can tolerate partial shade.
Regular watering needed
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Hardy
50% intensity
Prefers moderate temperatures; hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Protect from extreme heat and cold.
Moderate
50% intensity
Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.
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 regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, as Weigela florida prefers moderate moisture levels.
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage future blooms. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done to control size.
Heavy pruning should be avoided as it can reduce flowering.
Propagate by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in late autumn. Root cuttings in a well-draining medium. Use rooting hormone to improve success rates.
Protect cuttings from extreme conditions until established.
Repot established plants in containers every 2-3 years in spring, before new growth begins. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one. Use a high-quality potting mix with good drainage.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Old Fashioned Weigela (Weigela florida)
Where Old Fashioned Weigela (Weigela florida) 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 florida |
Similar in genus Weigela
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