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‘Polka’

Weigela

Weigela florida

'Polka'

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  • Large flowers
  • Deer resistant
  • Sun loving
Description

Large, bright pink flowers cover this compact 3-5' plant. Long bloom time and good resistance to winter damage.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
3 - 5'
Width
3 - 5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green

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.