Weigela praecox
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.
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.
- Densely-branched, rounded, this flowering shrub grows to 4-6 ft. tall and wide (120-180 cm).
- Thrives in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade but best flower production is obtained in full sun.
- Plant as a specimen or in small groups. Perfect for shrub borders, foundation plantings or as a flowering hedge.
- Blooms on old wood. Prune to shape immediately after flowering.
- Generally disease and pest free.
- Native to Korea, Northeast China and Japan.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 8 |
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| 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 | Weigela |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late) |
| Height | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
| Spread | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72″ (180cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| 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 |