Overview
Weigela 'Van Houttei' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Weigela, part of the Caprifoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Weigela 'Van Houttei' 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 'Van Houttei' is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Weigela, known for its simple, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of funnel-shaped flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and can be grown in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for diverse garden settings such as city gardens, coastal areas, cottage gardens, and hedging. It flowers in spring and summer, adding seasonal interest to flower borders and beds.
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 'Van Houttei' 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 'Van Houttei'
- 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 'Van Houttei'?
Weigela 'Van Houttei' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Weigela 'Van Houttei' need?
Weigela 'Van Houttei' 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 'Van Houttei' hardy in the UK?
Weigela 'Van Houttei' 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 'Van Houttei'?
Softwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, Hardwood cuttings in late autumn and winter.
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