# Weigela

Weigela flowers are pretty and come in colors like pink and red. They bloom in spring and attract many pollinators!

- **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Habitat:** Weigelas thrive in sunny gardens and can bring colorful blooms to any yard.
- **Also known as:** Old-fashioned Weigela, Weigela Florida, Weigela Variegata

![Weigela](https://media.snappit.app/site-media-v1/b43d5e1da57cf60fe41ddee7887799aef28ed7fe3e454d0be898fa35fbc6ad3b/image-560x560/w-560.webp)

## 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.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Plantae
- **Phylum:** Spermatophyta
- **Class:** Magnoliopsida
- **Order:** Dipsacales
- **Family:** Caprifoliaceae
- **Genus:** 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

- **Pollinator Party Host:** Weigela's abundant, nectar-rich flowers attract buzzing bees and hummingbirds, helping to spread its seeds widely.
- **Tough Traveler:** Weigela can thrive in various soil types and sun exposures, helping it grow well in many different places.
- **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/ruby-throated-hummingbird) (*Archilochus colubris*) — sips nectar from blooms

## Traits

- [Deciduous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/deciduous): Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
- [Shade Tolerant](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/shade-tolerant): Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
- [Shrub](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/shrub): A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
- [Spring Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
- [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.

## Collections

- [Flowers](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/flowers)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Explore with care and ask an adult if you’re unsure what to do.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Weigela?

Count the petals where you can, then compare the flower's center, its symmetry, how the blooms are grouped and the leaves below. Color varies between garden varieties and shifts with the light. Flower Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### 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

## More Plants

- [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*)
- [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*)
- [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*)
- [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*)

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Source: [Weigela: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/weigela)