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CZECHMARK SUNNY SIDE UP®

Weigela

Weigela florida

'VUKOZ041323'

PP#28,967; CBRAF

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Czechmark Sunny Side Up weigela covered in white flowers in spring Close up of the white flowers of Czechmark Sunny Side Up weigela each with a yellow center reminiscent of an egg
  • Vivid contrast
  • Heavy bloomer
  • Deer resistant
Description

A spring flower extravaganza. Representing some of the best weigela breeding the world has to offer, the Czechmark® series comes from the Czech Republic. Each variety is selected for superior flower set and crisp, pure color. Czechmark Sunny Side Up® weigela is covered in white flowers with distinctive yellow throats, which make an appealing contrast to the apple-green foliage. An excellent companion to late spring flowering bulbs.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
3 - 4.5'
Width
3 - 4.5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Adapts to any well-drained site.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood - prune as needed after flowering. Remove oldest stems every 3-5 years to encourage vigorous juvenile growth.

Uses

Shrub borders; mixed borders; hedges; specimen; foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

Late to leaf out in spring. May require a bit of pruning to clean up winter damage - wait until new growth appears to do so.

  • Spec Sheet: Czechmark® Weigela Series Spec Sheet
  • Grower Sheet: Czechmark Sunny Side Up® Weigela Grower Sheet
  • Tag: Czechmark Sunny Side Up® Weigela Tag

    • Features: Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Compact

    Filters: Botanical genus: Weigela, Common name: Weigela, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Compact

    Filters: Botanical genus: Weigela, Common name: Weigela, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow flowers, Green foliage