Management of Weigela in Four Seasons

Spring and summer care of Weigela

Spring Care of Weigela

Spring is the main flowering period of Weigela, and the flowers bloom from May to June. Applying well-rotted compost once before flowering in early spring can provide the hydrangea with sufficient nutrients and make it bloom vigorously.

When the weigela begins to grow in the spring, gradually increase watering to once or twice a month to keep the soil moist. Fertilizer can be applied once every half month.

Spring is the season for pruning Weigela. You can cut off dead branches and old and weak branches to promote the growth of new branches.

Spring is the main season for Weigela to reproduce. In spring, Weigela can be propagated by cuttings, sowing, or division.

Summer care of Weigela

Weigela grows vigorously in summer, but due to the high temperature and strong sunlight, the high temperature and drought plus strong light exposure can easily cause the leaves to turn yellow and dry. Therefore, in summer, it is necessary to ensure sufficient water supply and spray water to cool down. When the light is strong, the Weigela can be moved to a semi-shaded and humid place for maintenance. Since Weigela is afraid of waterlogging, you should pay attention to waterlogging prevention during the rainy season to avoid waterlogging.

Weigela can be propagated by cuttings in summer, but attention should be paid to the high temperatures in summer, which can easily cause the cuttings to rot.

Autumn and winter care of Weigela

Autumn care of Weigela

The fruiting period of Weigela is October. When the fruit is ripe, it will produce seeds, which can be harvested in autumn for sowing and reproduction next year.

In autumn, Weigela can also be propagated by cuttings and divisions.

Winter care of Weigela

The suitable growth temperature of Weigela is between 15-35 degrees, and the suitable temperature during flowering period is between 18 and 22 degrees. It is relatively cold-resistant and can overwinter outdoors in northern areas in a sunny place sheltered from the wind.

In winter, Weigela grows slowly and is in a dormant state. You can dig a trench at the roots of the Weigela and apply fertilizer once.