Overview
Weigela middendorffiana is a bushy shrub in the genus Weigela, part of the Caprifoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Weigela middendorffiana grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral and slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds. It is native to Japan, Khabarovsk, Kuril Is., Primorye and Sakhalin.
About
Weigela middendorffiana, the Middendorf weigela, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is native to the southern Russian Far East; Khabarovsk Krai, Primorsky Krai, Sakhalin, and the Kurils, and to northern Japan.
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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.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Weigela
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- neutral, slightly acidic
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Weigela middendorffiana size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- Japan, Khabarovsk, Kuril Is., Primorye, Sakhalin
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Weigela middendorffiana
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer, 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 middendorffiana?
Weigela middendorffiana prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Weigela middendorffiana need?
Weigela middendorffiana grows best in well-drained soil. It prefers neutral and slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Weigela middendorffiana hardy in the UK?
Weigela middendorffiana 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 middendorffiana?
Softwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer, Hardwood cuttings in late autumn and winter.
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