description Weigela Overview
Weigela florida is a deciduous flowering shrub native to northern China and Korea. It is known for tubular pink to red flowers that appear along the branches in spring and can attract hummingbirds. The species entered Western horticulture through the work of plant collector Robert Fortune in 1845 and became a widely cultivated garden shrub for temperate climates.
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What is the scientific name of weigela?
The plant commonly called weigela in this entry is Weigela florida. It is a deciduous flowering shrub native to northern China and Korea.
When does Weigela florida flower?
Its tubular flowers appear along the branches in spring. The flowers can range from pink to red.
What does weigela attract?
Weigela flowers can attract hummingbirds. The tubular shape of the blooms is well suited to visits from nectar-feeding birds.
Where is Weigela florida native to?
Weigela florida is native to northern China and Korea. It later entered Western horticulture through the work of plant collectors, including Robert Fortune.
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