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Weigela hortensis (Weigela hortensis)

Weigela hortensis is a deciduous shrub native to Japan, admired for its trumpet-shaped pink to red flowers blooming in late spring to early summer.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, especially during dry periods.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils, as long as they are not waterlogged.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize in early spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Full sun promotes best flowering.

Water

Water regularly, especially during dry periods.

Allow top inch of soil to dry between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils, as long as they are not waterlogged.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize in early spring.

Use balanced fertilizer or compost.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1-2 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Winter Dormancy

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Deciduous

Flower Size

3-4 cm

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Synonyms
Diervilla hortensis Siebold & Zucc.
Weigela nivea (Bonard) Carrière
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderDipsacales
  • familyCaprifoliaceae
  • genusWeigela
  • speciesWeigela hortensis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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