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Weigela florida

Family Caprifoliaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.2 - 3 m (4 - 10 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 3.5 m (6 - 12 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The deciduous shrub Weigela florida (old fashioned weigela) produces showy, white and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring to mid-summer. This plant is arching in form and has matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Weigela florida (old fashioned weigela) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics This deciduous shrub attracts birds and hummingbirds to your garden. Weigela florida tolerates pollution.