Overview
Weigela florida Sunny Fantasy ('Kolsunn') is a bushy shrubs in the genus Weigela, part of the Caprifoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Weigela florida Sunny Fantasy ('Kolsunn') 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, the old-fashioned weigela, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is native to Inner Mongolia, Manchuria, northern and south-central China, Primorsky Krai in the Russian Far East, the Korean Peninsula, and Kyushu in Japan, and it has been introduced to Bulgaria, Great Britain, Ireland, the United States, and Uzbekistan.
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 Sunny Fantasy ('Kolsunn') 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 Sunny Fantasy ('Kolsunn')
- 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 Sunny Fantasy ('Kolsunn')?
Weigela florida Sunny Fantasy ('Kolsunn') prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Weigela florida Sunny Fantasy ('Kolsunn') need?
Weigela florida Sunny Fantasy ('Kolsunn') 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 Sunny Fantasy ('Kolsunn') hardy in the UK?
Weigela florida Sunny Fantasy ('Kolsunn') 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 Sunny Fantasy ('Kolsunn')?
Softwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, Hardwood cuttings in late autumn and winter.
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- Weigela lonicera
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- Weigela 'Marjorie'
- Weigela 'Van Houttei'
- Weigela Cherry Love ('Slingco 2') (Love Series)
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