The earliest flowering weigela, Weigela praecox is a dense, rounded, deciduous shrub with fragrant clusters of funnel-shaped, rose-pink flowers adorned with yellow throats. Blooming in mid to late spring, the blossoms are attractive to hummingbirds. They stand out against the foliage of ovate, pointed, medium green leaves.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Weigela |
| Common names | Weigela |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Weigela |
| Common names | Weigela |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Weigela praecox do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Weigela praecox | N/A | Buy Plants |
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