How to grow Weigela and what to pay attention to

Weigela is a plant of the genus Weigela in the family Caprifoliaceae. It has bright colors, dense branches and leaves, and a long flowering period. Planting a Weigela in the garden will make it the only one that blooms in full bloom in late spring and early summer when all the flowers are withering. How beautiful!

Is Weigela easy to grow?

Weigela is particularly easy to grow . It does not require frequent care, is not picky about the soil, and does not require much sunlight. It can bloom well in semi-shaded or sunny places, and its ornamental value is relatively high when it blooms.

How to grow Weigela

1. Lighting

When growing Weigela, it is best to place it in a sunny place , but it is not afraid of a dark environment. In order to make it grow better, it can be placed in a sunny place, and the corner of the courtyard is a good place.

2. Soil

When growing Weigela, you can provide it with humus-rich, deep and moist soil , so that it will grow better, and when it blooms, the color of the flowers will be more colorful.

3. Temperature

Weigela originally grows in moist valleys at an altitude of 800-1200 meters. It is relatively cold-resistant and grows very fast in a warm environment. It grows better when the temperature is 15-30 degrees Celsius .

Weigela maintenance precautions

When caring for Weigela, you should pay attention to proper pruning . Weigela is sensitive to spring drought and cold, and is more likely to dry up. Dry branches should be pruned before flowering. In addition, flower branches should be pruned in time after flowering to promote branch growth. Old branches have a short lifespan and need to be re-pruned from the base for renewal.