Weigela 'Bristol Ruby' - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Weigela 'Bristol Ruby'® (Weigela) is a bushy, dense shrub that produces pink, funnel-shaped flowers. They appear from May to July. The Weigela 'Bristol Ruby'® also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to around 3.5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Weigela 'Bristol Ruby'® are dark green, ovate and opposite. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Long adherent.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Weigela 'Bristol Ruby'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Weigela 'Bristol Ruby'® is a bushy and dense growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 3.5 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 50 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from the beginning of July to mid-July, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from the beginning of March to April - Pruning: In the period from the beginning of July to mid-July - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed.

Flower
The pink-red, funnel-shaped flowers appear from May to July.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bee pasture

Shoots
The shoots of Weigela 'Bristol Ruby'® are pithy.

Root
Weigela 'Bristol Ruby'® is a shallow-rooting plant.