Pink Weigela

Pink Weigela | Florida Weigela

Pink Weigela (Florida weigela) is a densely foliated, deciduous shrub with profuse and continuous flowering from spring until autumn. Native to North China, Korea and Japan, it grows naturally along forest edges and scrublands where it has access to full sun conditions. In the garden, this weigela produces more blooms than any other variety of weigela to date.

Naturally, the growth habit of this shrub is fountain-like in appearance; however, it will respond well to pruning. In spring, it produces ovate leaves with pointed tips and serrated edges. Soft, pliable, and lush, the foliage of this beautiful shrub embodies a comforting sentiment in the garden. As the leaves senesce in autumn, this comforting feeling turns nostalgic as the foliage transforms to a rusty shade of purple.

Plant Details - Pink Weigela (Florida Weigela)

Family: Caprifoliaceae

Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8

Light Requirement: Full sun to light shade

Water Needs: Moderate

Height: 2 - 6 ft

Spread: 3 - 6 ft

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Bloom Time: Late spring - early summer, with occasional rebloom in late summer

Flower Color: Shades of soft to bright pink

Wildlife Value: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees

Flowers are produced continually in mass starting from late spring straight through to autumn on both new and old growth wood. With yellow stamens, the flowers have strikingly pink petals, creating a bright contrast to these trumpet-shaped blooms.

The beauty and profuse flowering of the Pink Weigela significantly contribute to a garden’s aesthetic appeal. Plant as a foundation focal point, in mass, or as a specimen. It is useful in a hedge or windbreak as it has a dense growth habit. The shape of the flowers is particularly attractive to hummingbirds; however, this shrub will be enjoyed by a myriad of pollinators throughout the flowering season.

Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Pink Weigela (Florida Weigela)

This shrub is easy to grow and low-maintenance. It grows well across a wide variety of soil types, growing best in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Once established, it can be drought-tolerant. It has no pest or disease issues that are serious; it is cold-hardy and resistant to deer browsing.

No deadheading is required for this beautiful shrub; however, remove old, interior branches from the center of the plant to enhance blooming the following year. It can grow in either sun or partial shade conditions; however, full sun will yield the best flowering.

Noteworthy Characteristics of Pink Weigela

Profuse flowering, attractive to hummingbirds, easy to grow

Year after year, the profuse flowering, bright pink blooms, and green foliage of this easy-to-grow shrub will enhance the aesthetic appeal of your garden throughout the flowering season. Shop for Pink Weigela online at TN Nursery. For 68 years, we have served the landscaping industry and homeowners with specimen plants.