Weigela Plant
Weigela (Weigela florida) is a shrub that grows 4-6 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 4-8, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, not edible, and not medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1-2 meters
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
China
Climatic Condition
Temperate, subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-25
Humidity (%)
60-70
Potting media
Standard potting mix
Fertilizers
Balanced slow-release
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
300-400 grams
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.5-7.0
Soil EC
0.4-0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Low
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
5-10 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, attracts pollinators, improves mood
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Rust, Aphids, Spider Mites
White, powdery growth on leaves, Dark spots on leaves, Orange or yellow spots on leaves, Distorted leaves, sticky residue, Yellowing, stippled leaves
Neem oil, sulfur, Remove and destroy infected leaves, Remove and destroy infected leaves, Neem oil, insecticidal soap, Neem oil, insecticidal soap
Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with mancozeb, Systemic insecticides (imidacloprid), Miticides containing abamectin