Crimson Weigela
Weigela floribunda

Family: Caprifoliaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 3 m high and spreads 2.4 m wide. It loses its leaves during the year. The stems arch over. The leaves are slender and have teeth. They are slightly hairy above and white and woolly underneath. The flowers are dark red. There are 3 in the axils of the leaves.

There are about 12 Weigelia species.

Where it is found

It can grow in full sun or partial shade. The soil needs to be fertile and well-drained. It suits hardiness zones 6-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Tajikistan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Diervilla floribunda;