{"product_id":"weigela-florida-bare-root-shrub-red-flowering-ornamental-bush-for-pollinator-gardens","title":"Weigela Florida Bare Root Shrub – Red Flowering Ornamental Bush for Pollinator Gardens","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeigela 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciduous shrub with arching branches and green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, tubular flowers that appeal to hummingbirds and bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring bloom season that adds early color to borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable ornamental bush for mixed beds and hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare root form for economical planting and establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weigela florida\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, moderately fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium; keep evenly moist during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright to rounded with arching branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Weigela florida bare root shrub with red flowers, ready for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739749548342,"sku":"EDNA-158","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8093716148_880f.jpg?v=1792114997","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/weigela-florida-bare-root-shrub-red-flowering-ornamental-bush-for-pollinator-gardens","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}