Red Weigela is a stunning flowering shrub grown in zones 4-8. It reaches a size of 6-9 feet and is easy to grow. Perfect for adding color to any garden!
Red Weigela, Absolute Beauty is a deciduous shrub that is known for its showy red flowers. It is a cultivar of the Weigela florida, which is native to China and Japan.
Red Weigela, Absolute Beauty grows 6 to 9 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide. It has a spreading growth habit and dark green leaves. The flowers are red and trumpet-shaped, and they bloom in the spring and summer.
Red Weigela, Absolute Beauty is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of conditions. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial shade. It is drought-tolerant once established, but it does appreciate regular watering during the first year after planting. Red Weigela, Absolute Beauty is also relatively pest- and disease-free.
Red Weigela, Absolute Beauty is a popular ornamental plant that is used in a variety of landscape settings. It can be used as a hedge, specimen plant, or border plant. It is also a good choice for container growing.
Here are some tips for caring for Red Weigela, Absolute Beauty:
- Plant in full sun or partial shade.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize once a year in the spring.
- Prune in the spring to shape the plant and control its growth.
- Protect from deer and rabbits.
Red Weigela, Absolute Beauty is a beautiful and easy-care plant that is sure to add a touch of color to your landscape.
Here are some additional benefits of growing Red Weigela, Absolute Beauty:
- It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
- It can help to improve air quality.
- It is deer-resistant.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 4-9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 4-5 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Part Sun |
| Mature Width: | 4-5 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Weigela florida 'Alexandra' |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
