Can you keep weigela small?

Growing in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 9, weigela grows 3 to 10 feet tall and wide, depending on climate zone and plant variety. To keep your plant smaller than its natural size, give it a trim every spring, right after the flowers fade.

How fast does variegated weigela grow?

Growth rate is moderate: 12–24″ per year depending upon conditions. CULTURE: Grow Weigela in full sun to partial shade and average garden soil with good drainage. Space 24–30″ apart. Fertilize just once, in early spring, with 5-10-5 or 5-10-10.

How big does weigela get?

4′ to 5′ tall
Plant size is 4′ to 5′ tall and wide at maturity. Hardy in Zones 4-8. Sonic Bloom— Bright pink flowers all season long, with strongest bloom in spring.

Is variegated weigela invasive?

It is another invasive plant that has a number of alternatives to its color, its berries and form. Some weigela and ninebark cultivars provide purple foliage while others provide yellow autumnal leaves. Weigela, ninebark, bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica), inkberry and Virginia sweetspire are all possible alternatives.

Can you cut weigela to the ground?

Cutting the Branches. Saw 2-3 secondary stems to the ground on mature plants. Cutting secondary stems will give you a fuller weigela plant. Locate 2-3 branches that are growing next to the main stem and use a hand-held pruning saw to cut the stems upward at a 45-degree angle.

What can I plant next to weigela?

Companion Plants for a Weigela

• Peonies (Paeonia sp.) Peonies make excellent companion plants to dwarf varieties of weigelas, according to Monrovia.
• Hydrangea (Hydrangea sp.) Hydrangeas are very similar to weigelas.
• Barberry (Berberis sp.)
• Delphinium (Delphinium sp.)

How long does a weigela bloom?

Blooming on arching braches from late spring to early summer, this is an old-fashioned beauty of a shrub that’s been updated to include varieties that are more compact, longer blooming, and some with flashy foliage.

Can you propagate variegated weigela?

George WeigelA cutting from a variegated weigela plant… A: Weigelas are fairly easy to start from cuttings. The procedure is to snip 4- to 6-inch pieces off the tips of branches, pinch off all but the top set or two of leaves and dip the de-leafed section into a rooting hormone such as Rootone.

Is weigela fast growing?

New varieties of weigela can grow anywhere from 1 to 6 feet tall. These plants are also quick growers, reaching their full size after just a few seasons.

Is weigela poisonous to dogs?

1. Weigela. This shrub classic is perfectly safe for dogs, including the new variety Rainbow Sensation or My Monet. Many weigela varieties have variegated leaves that add a lot of interest in any season.

What can I plant instead of weigela?

A great substitution would be any cultivar of Weigela- Weigela florida, which have striking foliage and showy flowers that provide dense coverage. Another is Little Devil Ninebark- Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Donna May’PPAF which is a compact form of ninebark and has deep burgundy foliage with white flowers in June.

What should I plant instead of butterfly bush?

U.S. Native Plant Alternatives to Buddleja davidii (Butterfly Bush)

• Aesculus parviflora (Bottlebrush Buckeye)
• Amorpha canescens (Lead Plant)
• Ceanothus thyrsiflorus (Blue Blossom)
• Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var.
• Cephalanthus occidentalis (Button Bush)
• Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow)
• Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet)

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