Sonic Bloom® Pink Weigela
Shrub
- Add season-long interest with this deer-resistant reblooming weigela.
- Makes a stunning flowering hedge or privacy fence!
- Pink blooms attract pollinators in droves.
- Zones 4-8, sun, 5' tall x 5' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: USPP 24,572
Common name: Weigela
Zone: 4 - 8
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 4-5' tall and wide
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Spring-fall
Bloom time: Spring - fall
Features: Rabbit & deer resistant, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, cold tolerant
Uses: Specimen, hedge, perennial gardens
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day)
Water: Average
Space: Min. 4' apart.
Fertilizing: Apply a granular rose or garden fertilizer in early spring if desired. Never fertilize weigela past mid-summer, as this increases likelihood of winter damage to any new growth the plant puts on as a result.
Winterizing: A good 2-3" layer of mulch is recommended.
Maintenance & Pruning: Weigela bloom on old wood so should only be pruned after blooming. Once plants are mature (after at least 5 years in the ground), you may want to remove a few of the oldest stems each year to keep it producing vigorous young growth.
Note: weigela are one of the last shrubs to leaf out in spring, so don't panic if you aren't seeing signs of life even if everything else in your yard has started to grow.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Plant arrived in perfect condition. Safely packed to insure very little plant stress. Size is exceptional for the price. Customer service is pleasant and exceptionally accommodating. Response to any issues is prompt. I received a text concerning my satisfaction with the product. I've purchased from them several times and, will again. Definitely two thumbs up recommendation.
This shrub is small but very healthy. It is doing well in the spot I chose for it and I know it will just continue to grow as time goes on. I am very impressed with the quality of this company's plants.
I just received the 6 weigela’s. I, like others have said, was surprised by how well they were packaged and boxed! This company went above and beyond in this department, but it doesn’t stop there. The planting & care card was much better than any Other I have seen, plus there was a video included in the email I received when the plants arrived. This experience was so much better than going to a big box store, which is my only other option in the rural area I live in. Here is a picture of my grandson watering them right after we unboxed them. I could not be happier with my purchase and can’t wait to see how they do!
We ordered 6 pink sonic boom weigela’s and they arrived yesterday. The packaging was amazing! I have never received plants so well protected from shock of shipping. The box design is just ingenious. One of the six plants even had pink blooms on it, which reminded me of the azalea bloom! I unpacked all 6 plants immediately, used our tiller to amend the soil and placed them in the ground the same day and of course, watered them. I can’t wait to send an update in the spring! The plants are so healthy and the green leaves look amazing. I’m attached a few pics now (Nov. 2025).
Was very nicely packaged and arrived very healthy and happy
Sonic Bloom Weigala showcases my Cottage Garden for beauty and Privacy. Planted in 2021. The growth is amazing. I love the free-form vibrant flowers, fronds and height as I place them on the arching trellis. Neighbors stop to comment on the beauty. I’m very pleased and ordering more. I love the bees and Hummingbirds that visit as I watch them out my window.
We order plants from Great Garden Plants at a lower price than we could get from our local nurseries. They look great and are thriving!
Doing very well in its new home.
This was an awful purchase. I bought it last year and it flowered beautifully this spring. That lasted about three weeks and now there might be a flower or two on the bush but that’s it. The blue flowers that you see is a pansy that is growing next to the plant. Pathetic
Hello! We're sorry that you are disappointed in your Weigela. Sonic Bloom is a reblooming weigela, not a continuously blooming plant. This means that after its first bloom, it needs time to put on new growth. The rebloom appears on that new growth, and the more new growth it has, the better that rebloom will be. During this period, it's important that the plant grow vigorously by providing water and possibly fertilizer (depending on growing conditions). If it encounters stress, that will slow or halt growth and hamper rebloom. Generally speaking, depending on growing conditions, it takes around 6-8 weeks for the plant to put on enough new growth to rebloom. Sonic Bloom will take a short break in the heat of summer, which we're experiencing now, and then push out some more flowers later. However, the rebloom will not be as dramatic as the first round of blooms. Our horticultural experts also think that they pansies may be planted too close to the weigela. We hope this helps! Happy Gardening!
I ordered 5 sonic bloom pink weigela plants and 1 of them died but the other 4 are doing fine. I read that if they don’t survive that you would replace it. I would like a replacement for the one if you don’t mind. Thank you
My husband was skeptical of buying plants online, but there was such gd reviews that i decided to chance it. Bought 3 plants. 2 arrived in great shape. One arrived half dead. See pic. I planted it anyway. We'll see if it makes it.
Hi Penny, we're so sorry that one of your Weigela arrived in a condition not up to our standards! As we try our best to provide exceptional plants, some factors like shipping and handling are outside of our control. Please email your photo to [email protected] and we can apply our 60-day warranty to your order. Happy Gardening!
Wanted to leave an updated review after having this one in the ground for a few weeks. I ordered the quart size and within just a couple weeks of planting it in the yard, it was covered with buds. Now it's blooming like crazy and has quickly become my favorite flowering shrub!
Arrived within a few days and was packed well. It's already forming buds after being planted about ten days!
Thank you for sharing this photo with us, Tammy! We're glad to hear that you're loving your new plants. Happy Gardening!
Plants were very well packaged and arrived in great condition.
It’s still tiny but it will be OK.
I had these plants in a mostly sunny area and they sulked... they were leggy and just not real impressive - They looked "old and tired easily." I wouldn't buy them again unless I had an extremely sunny place to keep them. I transplanted them to a "sun all day" area and they seemed happier this year.
Our friendly customer service team is here to help! Just contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. After further investigation, we will be able to better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I was expecting plant yo be little more bigger.
Arrived well packaged and they look healthy. These items were shipped out promptly. Thank you!!
Every one arived in perfect condition as usual.
Kinda small but look great. Plan to buy a bunch of larger ones next year.
Very happy in our yard. Gophers tend to ignore their roots.
Good packing and shipping, I planted them immediately, unfortunately, they all yellowed and look dead. It Brodak my heart. I am just keep watching and watering them. Hopefully they grow.
We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants! Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Our 60-day guarantee has you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Very disappointed with my purchase. The plants were VERY small, dry and withered
for the price I paid. Will not purchase from this business in the future.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee