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Red Prince Weigela Weigela florida 'Red Prince'

Phonetic Spelling
wy-GEE-la FLOR-id-ah
Description

'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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#showy flowers#deciduous#deciduous shrub#showy leaves#deer resistant#clay soils tolerant#dense growth
 
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Tags:
#showy flowers#deciduous#deciduous shrub#showy leaves#deer resistant#clay soils tolerant#dense growth
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • 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