Weigela Florida Bare Root Shrub – Red Flowering Ornamental Bush for Pollinator Gardens

Weigela florida is a classic flowering shrub prized for its abundant spring blooms and easygoing nature in the landscape. This deciduous ornamental bush produces tubular red flowers that open along arching branches, creating a colorful display that attracts hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators. Its green foliage provides a clean backdrop through summer, making it a versatile choice for mixed borders, foundation plantings, and pollinator gardens.

Offered here as a bare root shrub, Weigela florida establishes readily when planted at the right time and given consistent moisture. It works well as a specimen plant, in mass plantings, or as a flowering hedge that brings early-season color to the garden.

Plant Features

• Deciduous shrub with arching branches and green foliage
• Red, tubular flowers that appeal to hummingbirds and bees
• Spring bloom season that adds early color to borders
• Adaptable ornamental bush for mixed beds and hedges
• Bare root form for economical planting and establishment

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; keep evenly moist during establishment
• Growth Habit: Upright to rounded with arching branches
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Flower Color: Red

Planting & Care

Plant bare root Weigela in spring or fall while the shrub is dormant. Soak the roots briefly before planting, then set the crown at or slightly below soil level in a hole wide enough to spread the roots naturally. Backfill with native soil, firm gently, and water thoroughly to settle the soil and remove air pockets.

Choose a site with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to support root establishment, then reduce frequency once the plant is settled. Apply a layer of mulch around the base, keeping it away from the stems, and prune after flowering if needed to shape the shrub or remove dead wood.

What's Included

One Weigela florida bare root shrub with red flowers, ready for planting.