Weigela 'Rosea' - 50-60 CM C2

Description
The Weigela 'Rosea' (Weigela florida) is a bushy, upright, dense large shrub that produces pink, funnel-shaped, bell-shaped flowers. They appear from June to July. The Weigela 'Rosea' also has egg-shaped, light green leaves. The red-brown shoots are also an interesting sight. 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.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Weigela 'Rosea'.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning * red-brown shoots * Shade tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Weigela 'Rosea' are light green, ovate and opposite. They are about 6 - 10 cm tall. Red-brown shoots. Long lasting.

Spread
Asia to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Weigela 'Rosea' has good frost hardiness.

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

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 'Rosea' 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, bell-shaped flowers appear from June to July. These grow to about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge

Shoots
The shoots of Weigela florida 'Rosea' are pithy.

Root
Weigela florida 'Rosea' is a shallow-rooting plant.