Weigela
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Weigela
Weigela
Weigela flowers are pretty and come in colors like pink and red. They bloom in spring and attract many pollinators!
Habitat: Weigelas thrive in sunny gardens and can bring colorful blooms to any yard.
Appearance
The Weigela has graceful arching branches covered in masses of trumpet-shaped flowers. Its blooms range from pure white to vibrant pink and deep red, often with contrasting throats, making it a very colorful garden shrub.
KingdomPlantaePhylumSpermatophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderDipsacalesFamilyCaprifoliaceaeGenusWeigela
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
In Asia, where it comes from, ancient types of Weigela still grow wild in the mountains!
Its bell-shaped flowers are perfect little landing pads for buzzing bees and tiny hummingbirds!
Some Weigela varieties have leaves that are purple or variegated, adding extra garden color!
Weigela was named after a German scientist, Christian Ehrenfried Weigel, centuries ago!
Special abilities
Ability
Pollinator Party Host
Weigela's abundant, nectar-rich flowers attract buzzing bees and hummingbirds, helping to spread its seeds widely.
Ability
Tough Traveler
Weigela can thrive in various soil types and sun exposures, helping it grow well in many different places.
Ability
Second Show
Some Weigela varieties can bloom again later in the summer, giving them extra chances to make new seeds.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-300 cm
- Spread
- 100-300 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
visits flowers for nectar
pollinates
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
sips nectar from blooms
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Old-fashioned WeigelaWeigela FloridaWeigela Variegata
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Weigela?
100-300 cm
How wide does Weigela spread?
100-300 cm
How big are the flowers on Weigela?
2-4 cm
When does Weigela bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is Weigela edible?
No
Is Weigela toxic?
None
What is Weigela's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Weigela pollinated?
Insect
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