Growing & Maintenance:
In spring, apply balanced fertilizer according to package directions. Check soil weekly for moisture. Water thoroughly when dry. In early spring, remove dead twigs and branches. Prune 1/3 oldest stems to ground. Prune after flowering is complete to promote vigor. No winter protection is necessary.
Wine and Roses® Weigela
Weigela florida 'Alexandra' (PP10772)
Plant Type: Flowering Shrubs
Outstanding display of vibrant rosy pink trumpet flowers from late spring into early summer, with sporadic blooms early fall. Dark burgundy-purple, satiny foliage from spring though fall. The trumpet-shaped flowers attract hummingbirds, while the dense shrub structure attracts birds. Extremely adaptable and disease free.
Height:
4-5 ft
Spread:
4-5 ft
Spacing:
4-5 ft
Hardiness Zone:
5-9
Characteristics & Attributes for Weigela florida
'Alexandra'
Sunlight Requirements
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Full Sun (6 or more hours direct sunlight) |
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Invites Nature
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Attracts Birds |
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Attracts Hummingbirds |
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Wildlife Deterent
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Features
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Long Blooming |
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Great Foliage |
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Award Winning |
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Habit
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Foliage Color
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Landscape Function
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Border or Bed |
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Mass Planting |
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Soil Preferences
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