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Old Fashioned Weigela

Weigela florida, Caprifoliaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Wild SennaSenna hebecarpa
Nitrogen Fixation
Slender DeutziaDeutzia gracilis
Pollinator Sharing
Oakleaf HydrangeaHydrangea quercifolia
Pollinator SharingShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Gum Rock RoseCistus ladanifer

Gum rock rose produces labdane diterpenes and other allelopathic compounds that can strongly inhibit growth of nearby plants including weigela.

Uses

Functions

Ornamental

Common Questions

What zones does Old Fashioned Weigela grow in?

Old Fashioned Weigela grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Old Fashioned Weigela?

Good companions for Old Fashioned Weigela include Wild Senna, Slender Deutzia, Oakleaf Hydrangea.

Design guilds with Old Fashioned Weigela and see companion relationships visually.

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