Old fashioned weigela (Weigela florida)
Old fashioned weigela, also known as Old Fashioned Weigela, Cardinal Weigela
Named in honor of German scientist Christian Ehrenfried Weigel, Weigela is recognized for its stunning tubular pink flowers. This shrub typically blooms in early spring and may continue to flower sporadically into mid to late summer. Weigela is particularly appealing to hummingbirds.
Key Facts About Old fashioned weigela
Attributes of Old fashioned weigela
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
2 m to 4 m
Spread
1 m to 3 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow White Variegated
Flower Size
2 cm
Flower Color
Pink White Red
Scientific Classification of Old fashioned weigela
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Honeysuckles, moschatels and allies
Family
Honeysuckle
Genus
Weigela
Species
Old fashioned weigela