What they all have in common is uncomplicated maintenance. In addition, since the weigelia are also non-toxic, they are well suited for family gardens. They feel just as comfortable in romantic cottage gardens as in parks or in the company of noble roses. The flower colors range from the very rare pure white to light and golden yellow and pink to bright carmine red.
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The essentials in brief:
- possible flower colors: white, light yellow, pink to carmine red
- Flowering period: May to June
- Growth: upright or hanging
- suitable for: farm, flower and rose gardens, parks
- hardy
Interesting facts about the flowers of the Weigelia
Most weigelias bloom in late spring or early summer. But for this they absolutely need a sunny location, because weigelias do not bloom in the shade.
Even in partial shade, the flowers are less abundant than in the sun. If your weigela is in the right place, then in autumn you can often look forward to the so-called re-blooming, a second bloom that you can support with targeted pruning.
Which Weigelia are particularly interesting?
Even if the tastes or preferences of gardeners are very different, there are some very special Weigelias. These include, for example, the gold weigela with its golden yellow flowers or the rare pure white flowering variety “Snowflake”. If you attach particular importance to the color of the foliage, then the variegated weigela (Nana variegata) might be more suitable for you.
The dwarf weigela “All Summer Red” stands out with a particularly long flowering period. It shows its vermilion flowers continuously from May to October, while most other varieties only bloom until June and show a small second bloom in autumn. With appropriate care, you can also cultivate dwarf Weigelia in a tub.
Interesting varieties:
- Bristol Ruby: carmine red flowers, golden yellow to light brown autumn leaves, height: 2 to 3 m
- Gold weigela: golden yellow flowers with orange spots, height: 1.2 to 1.5 m
- Nana variegata (variegated leaves): soft pink flowers, light-edged foliage, height: 1.5 to 2 m
- Purpurea (Rotblättrige W.): dark pink flowers, brownish red, gradually greening foliage, height: 1 to 1.5 m
- Snowflake: rare pure white flower, height: 1.5 to 2 m
- Dwarf Weigelia “All Summer Red”: vermilion blooms from May to October, height: 50 to 75 cm
Tips
For the desired abundance of flowers, all varieties of weigela need a sunny location and sufficient space.
