3 Red Weigela Shrubs | Weigela florida Flowering Plant (Bare Root)

Weigela florida, commonly known as Weigela, is a deciduous flowering shrub prized for its abundant, trumpet-shaped blooms and attractive foliage. This red-flowering variety brings vibrant color to mixed borders, foundation plantings, and wildlife gardens. In late spring to early summer, the shrub becomes covered with red flowers that are highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. With its arching branches and compact to medium growth habit, Red Weigela works well as a specimen plant, in mass plantings, or as a flowering hedge.

These plants are shipped as bare root divisions, a cost-effective and reliable way to establish new shrubs. Bare root plants are dormant at shipping and will leaf out and grow vigorously once planted in the garden. Weigela is adaptable to a range of soil types and is relatively low-maintenance once established, making it a great choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Plant Features

• Produces showy red, trumpet-shaped flowers in late spring to early summer
• Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden
• Deciduous shrub with arching branches and green foliage
• Works well in borders, hedges, and wildlife plantings
• Bare root form establishes reliably when planted in suitable conditions

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Weigela florida
• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Medium; water regularly during establishment
• Growth Habit: Upright to arching, rounded shrub
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Mature Height: Typically 4 to 6 feet
• Spacing: 3 to 5 feet apart

Planting & Care

Plant bare root Weigela in early spring or fall while the plant is still dormant. Soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting. Dig a hole wide enough to spread the roots without crowding, and position the crown at or slightly below the soil surface. Backfill with native soil, firm gently, and water thoroughly to settle the soil. Apply a layer of mulch around the base, keeping it a few inches away from the stems.

Water regularly during the first growing season to help the shrub establish a strong root system. Once established, Weigela is fairly drought-tolerant but benefits from consistent moisture during dry periods. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced shrub fertilizer if soil fertility is low.

What's Included

You will receive 3 Red Weigela shrubs (Weigela florida) in bare root form.