Weigela 'Red Prince'

Weigelaflorida

Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Weigela (wy-GEE-la)
Species
florida (FLOR-id-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anchorage, Alaska

Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

Littleton, Colorado

Waterbury, Connecticut

Niceville, Florida

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Bonners Ferry, Idaho

Elmhurst, Illinois

Mackinaw, Illinois

Moline, Illinois

Indianapolis, Indiana

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Saint Francisville, Louisiana

West Friendship, Maryland

Newton Highlands, Massachusetts

Stephenson, Michigan

Kasota, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Fulton, Missouri

Polson, Montana

Hallam, Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska

Jamesburg, New Jersey

Coram, New York

Rochester, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Newton, North Carolina

Harrod, Ohio

Burritts Rapids, Ontario

Export, Pennsylvania

Tiverton, Rhode Island

North Augusta, South Carolina

Viola, Tennessee

Waverly, Virginia

Grand Mound, Washington

Rochester, Washington

Spokane, Washington

Morgantown, West Virginia

Madison, Wisconsin

Menasha, Wisconsin

Muscoda, Wisconsin

New Lisbon, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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C
Elmhurst, IL | August 2011 | positive

My small Weigela is about three years old, growing in light shade. It blooms once in late spring, and does not rebloom. I'm hoping for re...Read More

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West Friendship, MD (Zone 6b) | January 2009 | positive

Consistent heavy blooms here in West Friendship, Maryland, see photo. No special needs. We have ours in full sun, both in dry locations...Read More

M
Waterbury, CT | July 2008 | positive

Planted a very small cutting last fall. It has really taken off this summer. Very easy to grow.

G
Waverly, VA | March 2007 | positive

These Plants grow quickly and easily. the grown 3 fold by the end of their first year here in VA. It is very commonly planted in hedgerow...Read More

T
St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | November 2004 | neutral

'Red Prince' is the red-flowered counterpart to 'Pink Princess'. It was also developed in the United States with similar plant habits to...Read More

T
Warren, OH | November 2004 | positive

A beautiful flowering shrub with open form. Grows well in full sun, can tolerate dry soil and flowers profusely. A nice bonus is the deep...Read More

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