Weigela 'Red Prince' - 40-50 CM C10

Description
The Weigela 'Red Prince' (Weigela) is a compact small shrub that produces red, funnel-shaped flowers. They appear from May to June. With the right care, the Weigela 'Red Prince' will flower again from August to September. The Weigela 'Red Prince' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * shade-tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Weigela 'Red Prince' are medium green, lanceolate, opposite. Long adherent.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Weigela 'Red Prince' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Weigela 'Red Prince' is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 2 m and is approx. 1 - 2 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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).

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 enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The red, funnel-shaped flowers appear from May to June. With proper care, re-flowering from August to September.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Weigela 'Red Prince' is a shallow-rooting plant.