Weigela florida 'Java Red'
Vigorous growing shrub with sweet pink, dainty, Bell-shaped flowers. The blooms open from very dark red buds in late Spring & early Summer. Attracts Beneficial Pollinators
The foliage of this Weigela is a bonus: purple tinted leaves.
Fun fact: Weigela was named for a C.E. Weigel (1748-1831), a German Professor.
Photo courtesy of J.Robbins, Toms Creek Nursery & Landscaping in Denton, North Carolina
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
4' - 6' |
| Spread |
4' - 8' |
| Shape |
Upright Spreading |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Green w/Purple tint |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Sheds its leaves in Autumn |
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
Red (tubular shape - hummingbirds love it) |
Pollinator Friendly
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Yes
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Average - Prepare planting area for adequate drainage. Poor drainage results in root rot. |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 |
