Weigela Florida, 150 Shrub Seeds Native to Northern China, Korea and Japan, Weigela florida is a dense, rounded, deciduous shrub that grows to 6 to 10 feet tall with a spread to 12 feet wide. Leaves are medium green, elliptic to obovate with serrate margins. Pink, 1.25 inch, trumpet shaped flowers bloom profusely in spring and early summer. The flower show is long lasting (2 weeks). Weigela is a very attractive plant when in full bloom. Flowers will adorn the ends of the long stems with the branches on mature shrubs arching toward the ground. Weigela plants have very attractive foliage which allows this plant to be used as a focal point in the landscape. This plant can be used as an accent, border, hedge and for massing. If attracting hummingbirds is a desire, plant a Weigela. Hummingbirds and butterflies are drawn to the tubular flowers. Weigela grows best in full sun to light shaded areas. It is very hardy and has few pests to contend with. The Weigela is a low maintenance plant which requires some pruning to keep the plant from becoming scraggly. There is usually some annual dieback because of winter injury which will need to be pruned off for a more attractive plant. It is tolerant of urban pollution, deer resistant and cold tolerant to -30 degrees F Other Names: Weigela florida Zone: 5 to 8 (possibly 4) Growth Rate: Fast to Moderate Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub Family: Caprifoliaceae Native Range: Northern China, Korea and Japan Height: 6 to 10 feet Spread: 9 to 12 feet Shape: Spreading, rounded habit. Branches often arch to the ground. Bloom Time: April - June Bloom Color: Rose pink (Flower colors may vary) Flower/Fruit: Funnel form to bell-shaped, deep rose-pink, 1 diameter, appearing April-June, sporadically later. 2 week primary bloom period. Sun: Full Sun Fall Color: None Drought Tolerance: Medium Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Needs full sun for best flowering and foliage color, but will tolerate light shade. Urban Tolerant. Culture: Prune to shape immediately after flowering. Flowers bloom on previous years growth. Uses: Borders, hedge or summer screen.