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

Weigela

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

Weigela's abundant, nectar-rich flowers attract buzzing bees and hummingbirds, helping to spread its seeds widely.

Weigela can thrive in various soil types and sun exposures, helping it grow well in many different places.

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
Is 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

Discover the magic of plants that shed all their leaves during a particular season, often putting on a spectacular show of fall colors first. They get ready for a fresh start!

Shade Tolerant

Discover plants that love to live in the shadows, growing beautifully and happily even in spots where the sun doesn't shine all day long.

Shrub

These amazing plants are like nature's bushy sculptures, having woody stems that branch out from the ground to create a lovely, full shape.

Spring Blooming

Celebrate the arrival of warmer weather with these cheerful plants that burst into beautiful flowers as spring awakens the world.

Fragrant Flower

Discover flowers that release delightful scents into the air, enchanting our senses and attracting helpful insects. Take a moment to enjoy their sweet perfume!