Overview
Weigela florida f. alba is a bushy shrubs in the genus Weigela, part of the Caprifoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Weigela florida f. alba grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, hedging and screens and flower borders and beds.
About
Weigela florida f. alba is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Weigela, known for its simple, oval-shaped leaves. This cultivar produces small groups of white, funnel-shaped flowers in late spring and summer, emerging from short lateral branches. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun or partial shade and is hardy in UK conditions (H6). Suitable for a variety of garden settings, including city gardens, coastal areas, and cottage gardens, it can be propagated through softwood, semi-hardwood, or hardwood cuttings depending on the season.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Weigela
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Weigela florida f. alba size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Hedging and screens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Weigela florida f. alba
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, Hardwood cuttings in late autumn and winter
- Pest resistance
- Leaf and bud eelworms, Capsid bug, Brown scale
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Weigela florida f. alba?
Weigela florida f. alba prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Weigela florida f. alba need?
Weigela florida f. alba is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Weigela florida f. alba hardy in the UK?
Weigela florida f. alba has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Weigela florida f. alba?
Softwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, Hardwood cuttings in late autumn and winter.
More in the Weigela genus
- Weigela florida 'Samabor'
- Weigela lonicera
- Weigela 'Cumula'
- Weigela 'Dart's Overflow'
- Weigela 'Marjorie'
- Weigela 'Van Houttei'
- Weigela Cherry Love ('Slingco 2') (Love Series)
- Weigela florida Sunny Fantasy ('Kolsunn')