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‘Red Prince’

Weigela

Weigela florida

'Red Prince'

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Red Prince weigela blooming in spring with red flowers
  • Vivid color
  • Deer resistant
  • Sun loving
Description

An excellent, dark red flowering variety with abundant blooms that resist fading. A hardy rebloomer developed at Iowa State University.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
4 - 6'
Width
5 - 6'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring
Flower Color
Red
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.

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Weigela, Common name: Weigela, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Red flowers, Green foliage

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Weigela, Common name: Weigela, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Red flowers, Green foliage