Wine & Roses
Weigela florida 'Alexandra'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 5 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 (Clifton Park's ~1,000 hours easily exceeds vernalization needs) |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 / 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-drained, adaptable |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Zones | 4-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Elliptic (Oval tapering ends) |
| Foliage colour | Dark purple |
| Bloom | Hot pink/Rose |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Spirea, Cotinus, Hydrangea |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Prune after flowering.
Maintenance
Remove the oldest stems to the ground every few years.
Cleanup
Remove dead wood in early spring.
Notes
Award-winning weigela offering rich dark foliage and bright pink flowers.