Red Weigela For Sale - A Pollinator Favorite
Red Weigela (Florida) is a deciduous, densely foliated shrub with profuse flowering in the spring of red flowers. Homeowners prize it due to its heavy blooms and low-maintenance characteristics. It is native to North China, Korea, and Japan. In these regions, it can be found growing along forest edges, slopes, and scrublands where it has access to full sun conditions.
This lush shrub boasts soft and pliable foliage. The leaves are ovate in shape with pointed tips and serrated edges. This bright green and dense foliage alone is a beautiful element in the garden. In the autumn, the foliage transforms to rusty purple, adding a unique hue to the landscape. When left unpruned, this shrub takes on a fountain-like appearance, enhancing its ornamental charm.
Plant Details Red Weigela
Family: Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle family)
Hardiness Zones: 4-8
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Height: 4 - 6 ft
Spread: 4 - 6 ft
Growth Rate: Medium to fast
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Flower Color: Rich red
Wildlife Value: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees
Flowers are produced profusely starting from late spring after the leaves have emerged. After the spring flowering, it will flower again late summer, however more sparsely. The flowers are trumpet-shaped with strikingly pink petals that make their yellow stamens stand out. Flowers emerge only on old wood, so pruning and shaping should be done just after flowering has competed.
The beauty of the Red Weigela makes it a versatile member of the garden. Plant as a foundation focal point, in mass, or as a specimen. Due to its dense habit, it makes a great hedge or windbreak. They are enticing for pollinators, and the tubular shape of the flowers are particularly attractive to hummingbirds.
Landscape Uses: Maintenance Tips for Red Weigela Shrubs
This shrub is easy to grow and low maintenance. It requires well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil; however, it can tolerate different soil types. Once established, it can be drought-tolerant. While it has no serious pest or disease issues, it has been noted to be on the menu for deer.
Remove old, interior branches from the center of the plant to enhance blooming the following year. It can grow in either full sun or partial shade conditions, however full sun will yield the best flowering.
Unique Features of Red Flowering Weigela
Profuse and showy flowering, attractive to hummingbirds, easy to grow
Make this dazzling shrub a part of your garden to enjoy its rich, lush, bright green foliage and delightfully pink flowers from the comfort of your own home. Shop for Red Weigela shrubs online at TN Nursery. For 68 years, we have served the landscaping industry and homeowners with specimen plants.
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How big does a red weigela get?
Red Weigela typically grows 4 to 6 feet tall and wide, forming a full, rounded shape. Its bright red blooms cover the plant in late spring and attract hummingbirds. This vibrant shrub adds bold color and structure to any garden.
How many times a year does red weigela bloom?
Red Weigela usually blooms once in late spring, then often produces a lighter flush of flowers in summer. With proper care and pruning after the first bloom, it can rebloom beautifully. Its colorful display brightens the garden for months.
Do weigela spread?
Weigela grows in a tidy, rounded shape and does not spread aggressively. It stays where it’s planted, making it easy to manage in garden beds or borders. Over time, it can gently widen, creating a fuller, more attractive display.
Exposure
Red Weigela thrives in full sun to part shade, with 6 hours of direct sun daily. Full sun encourages optimal blooming and vibrant foliage, while partial shade is acceptable in hotter climates to prevent leaf scorch.
Height at Maturity
Under 10 Feet
Usage
Flowering
Shipped As
Bare-root
Ships
UPS
Planting Zones
4-8
How To Grow
How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Shrubs
Bare root shrubs are a budget-friendly and efficient way to plant during the cooler months when they’re dormant. Before planting, soak the roots in water for 3–6 hours to rehydrate them. Choose a site with the appropriate light exposure for the species—most flowering shrubs prefer full to partial sun. Dig a hole wide enough to spread out the roots and deep enough so the crown (where the roots meet the stems) sits level with the soil surface.
Mound a bit of soil at the bottom of the hole, spread the roots over it, and backfill with native soil while gently firming it to remove air pockets. Water deeply after planting to settle the roots. Keep the soil moist but not soggy during the first growing season to encourage healthy establishment.
Mulch around the base (not touching the stems) to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune lightly to remove any broken branches and to shape after the first flush of growth. With minimal care, bare root shrubs will leaf out beautifully and grow into reliable, long-term landscape anchors.
