Weigela 'Wings of Fire' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Weigela 'Wings of Fire' also has egg-shaped, red-brown 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 a width of around 4 metres.

Bulletpoints
* attractive purple-red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * tolerates shade

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Weigela 'Wings of Fire' are red-brown, ovate and opposite. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Weigela 'Wings of Fire' turns bright purple-red in autumn. Long lasting.

Spread
Asia to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Weigela 'Wings of Fire' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Weigela 'Wings of Fire' 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. 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 'Wings of Fire' 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.

Shoots
The shoots of Weigela florida 'Wings of Fire' are pithy.

Root
Weigela florida 'Wings of Fire' is a shallow-rooting plant.