General Description/History

This popular ornamental genus has 10 species of small bushes, and are grown widely in gardens for their beautiful floral display in late spring and early summer. Leaves are deciduous and 5-15 cm long, oval to oblong in shape and with a serrated edge. They can be variegated, dark green or deep red, depending on species. The autumn display can be very showy. Flowers are 2-4 cm long, with a five-lobed corolla in white, pink, or red (rarely yellow). Flowers are borne in small clusters of about 6 to 10 flowers.

Weigela is mostly grown under cover in the cooler areas near Melbourne, Sydney, in Tasmania and in SA and WA. It is also collected from private gardens.

What to look for

• Buy branches when about a half of the flowers are open and buds are plump and firm;
• Avoid bunches with yellow leaves.

Flower Care

1. Keep cool at all times.
2. Strip leaves from the lower half of each stem and wash stem ends thoroughly.
3. Recut at least 2 cm off each stem and place in water immediately.
4. Do not bash or split stems.
5. Always use a preservative as this will help maintain open flowers.
6. Replace vase water with fresh preservative every day.

Botanical Name: Weigela sp., usually W. florida

Common Names: Weigelia, Weigela

Stem Length: 30 – 80 cm

Country of Origin: East Asia

Available Colours: Green, Pink, Red, White, Yellow

Season: Summer,Spring

Availability: September,October,November,Decemeber