Overview
Weigela lonicera is a bushy shrubs in the genus Weigela, part of the Caprifoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Weigela lonicera 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 and patio and container plants.
About
Weigela lonicera is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. It features simple, oval-shaped leaves and produces small groups of funnel-shaped flowers in late spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in well-drained soil with full sun or partial shade and is suitable for various garden settings including city, coastal, cottage, and patio gardens. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and 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
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Weigela lonicera size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Weigela lonicera
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in late autumn and winter
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms, capsid bug and brown scale
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Weigela lonicera?
Weigela lonicera prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Weigela lonicera need?
Weigela lonicera 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 lonicera hardy in the UK?
Weigela lonicera 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 lonicera?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in late autumn and winter.
More in the Weigela genus
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- Weigela 'Cumula'
- Weigela 'Dart's Overflow'
- Weigela 'Marjorie'
- Weigela 'Van Houttei'
- Weigela Cherry Love ('Slingco 2') (Love Series)
- Weigela florida Sunny Fantasy ('Kolsunn')
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