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It is best to prune weigela shrubs in the late spring after they have finished blooming. Trimming weigela bushes right after they bloom will keep you from inadvertently pruning off next year's flowers. This is because weigela bloom on wood that it is a year old. The wood that grows this year will bloom next year.
- How hard can I prune weigela?
- Should weigela be cut back in the fall?
- When should you prune weigela?
- Can you cut weigela to the ground?
- How do you care for a weigela bush?
- How do you prepare weigela for winter?
- Why is my weigela not blooming?
- How tall does weigela grow?
- What can I plant next to weigela?
How hard can I prune weigela?
You can cut back as much growth as you want but as a standard, 1/3 off is usually enough. I recently inherited a huge straggly Weigela and trimmed it down to about 25% of its original size. This year, it has gone crazy with plenty of flowers and lush growth.
Should weigela be cut back in the fall?
Although summer pruning is best for weigelas because of their standard bloom time, fall pruning in November isn't going to kill your weigela, especially if you live in a mild climate. You won't get a flush of new blooms in spring and summer because a fall pruning will remove all buds.
When should you prune weigela?
The best time to prune weigela would be in the spring, after they've finished blooming. The reason for this is that it takes roughly a year for the wood that the flowers bloom from to grow.
Can you cut weigela to the ground?
You may need to take drastic measures to bring the plant back. In this case, you can try trimming the weigela back to the ground. Remove all branches to about 4 inches (10 cm.) ... If you do this kind of drastic pruning, it may take the weigela a year before it starts to bloom again.
How do you care for a weigela bush?
To help your weigela thrive, plant it in moist soil that drains well. Add plenty of compost or composted manure to the planting bed to help enrich soil and improve drainage. Weigela adapts fairly well to any soil, although you'll see strongest growth and flowering on plants in ideal conditions.
How do you prepare weigela for winter?
Although weigela is a hardy plant, it's prone to winter dieback, especially in areas with harsh winters. Because of this, it's a good idea to examine the plant at the end of winter and prune off any dead stems. Double-check stems that look dead by scratching the bark with a fingernail.
Why is my weigela not blooming?
Overly wet soil can be one cause. Variegated weigela thrives in moist but well-drained soil. Improper fertilizing hinders blooming, too. High-nitrogen fertilizers fuel vegetative growth at the expense of flowers.
How tall does weigela grow?
Height/Spread: Arching, upright, mounding or spreading habit; size varies from 12 inches tall and 18 inches wide, up to 10 feet tall and 12 feet wide.
What can I plant next to weigela?
Companion Planting and Design
In a hedgerow, plant tall weigela varieties with other large shrubs, such as lilacs and viburnums, or on the corner of a building so to not block a view. In a mixed shrub border, plant compact varieties with interesting foliage in with perennial flowers or along the foundation.
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