Overview
Weigela 'All Summer Red' is a shrub deciduous shrub in the genus Weigela, part of the Caprifoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Weigela 'All Summer Red' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, hedges, foundation planting and wildlife gardens.
About
Weigela 'All Summer Red' is a deciduous shrub cultivar of the genus Weigela, which includes species native to eastern Asia and typically grows between 1 and 5 metres tall. This cultivar thrives in well-drained, moist soil and can be grown in full sun to partial shade, making it suitable for a range of garden settings from sheltered to exposed locations. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and is often used in borders, hedges, foundation planting, and wildlife gardens. To maintain its shape and encourage new growth, it should be pruned immediately after flowering.
About the genus
Weigela is a genus of between six and 38 species of deciduous shrubs in the family Caprifoliaceae, growing to 1–5 m (3–15′) tall. All are natives of eastern Asia. The genus is named after the German scientist Christian Ehrenfried Weigel.
Wikipedia contributors, "Weigela", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Weigela
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Weigela
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- sheltered to exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Weigela 'All Summer Red' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- deciduous shrub
- Habit
- Shrub
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- borders, hedges, foundation planting, wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Weigela 'All Summer Red'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; benefits from mulching and regular watering during dry periods.
- Pruning
- Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
- Propagation
- softwood cuttings in early summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Weigela 'All Summer Red'?
Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; benefits from mulching and regular watering during dry periods.
Where is the best place to plant Weigela 'All Summer Red'?
Weigela 'All Summer Red' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered to exposed positions.
What soil does Weigela 'All Summer Red' need?
Weigela 'All Summer Red' grows best in well-drained soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Weigela 'All Summer Red'?
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Is Weigela 'All Summer Red' hardy in the UK?
Weigela 'All Summer Red' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Weigela 'All Summer Red'?
Softwood cuttings in early summer.
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