Weigela florida 'Red Prince'
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- wy-GEE-la FLOR-id-ah
- Description
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'Red Prince' is a multi-stemmed, dense, upright, deciduous shrub that can grow to a height and width of up to 9 feet. Locating in full sun with provide the showiest foliage and blooms. The flowers that hold their brilliant red color bloom from late spring into early summer. It will occasionally rebloom in late summer to early fall with a lesser abundance of flowers.
It is occasionally sold as a cultivar of Weigela florida.
Its dense form, foliage, and blooms make this an excellent choice for a hedge or border. Blooming on old wood, pruning and shaping can be best accomplished after flowering. Pruning can also help to keep this plant as a compact specimen.
Insects, diseases and Other Plant Problems: There are no serious insect or disease issues. It can be damaged by deer.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Weigela
- Species:
- florida
- Family:
- Caprifoliaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- East Asia
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Screening
- Wildlife Food Source
- Dimensions:
- Height: 6 ft. 0 in. - 9 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 6 ft. 0 in. - 9 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Dense
- Erect
- Mounding
- Rounded
- Spreading
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Coarse
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 6-feet-12 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Funnel
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- The dark red flowers hold their color as they age. It may repeat bloom in late summer to early fall.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Leaf Shape:
- Elliptical
- Oblong
- Obovate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Patio
- Pool/Hardscape
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Barrier
- Foundation Planting
- Hedge
- Screen/Privacy
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Hummingbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
