Weigela flor. 'Lime Monster' - 20-25 CM P9

Description
The Weigela (Weigela florida) is a bushy, upright large shrub that produces pink-coloured, funnel-shaped flowers. They appear from May to June. The Weigela also has egg-shaped, light green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3.5 metres and grows to around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * shade-tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Weigela are light green, ovate and opposite. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Long adherent.

Spread
Asia to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Weigela has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Weigela is a bushy and upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 3.5 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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).

Planting partner
The Weigela sets beautiful accents together with: Philadelphus, sweet pea, kolkwitzia.

Tasks
Mulching: In the period from the beginning of March to April.

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-coloured, funnel-shaped flowers appear from May to June. These grow to about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Shoots
The shoots of Weigela florida are pithy.

Root
Weigela florida is a shallow-rooting plant.