Sonic Bloom® Red Weigela
Shrub
- Add season long interest with this reblooming weigela.
- Makes a stunning flowering hedge!
- Red blooms attract pollinators.
- Zones 4-8, sun, 5' tall x 5' wide at maturity.
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Patent #: USPP 25,132
Common name: Weigela
Zone: 4 - 8
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 4-5' tall and wide
Flower color: Red
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.
It is almost doubled its shipping height and has a bloom on the top.
Bought about 28 plants ( variety of deciduous shrubs and evergreens) back in September, all the plants arrived in good condition, well packaged and all looked healthy, so far most of them have come through the winter but about 10 of them have died, not sure why, most of the dead ones are deciduous, I believe I lost 2 of the evergreens, the one that died was quickly refunded. The ones that survived look healthy and are blooming already. I would probably order again
All of our plants arrived quickly and in great shape! The plants that come from GGP always arrive very healthy. I will definitely continue using them and will refer to others
Arrived healthy and doing well even in this heat.
Sonic Bloom® Red Weigela
The came in on schedule and then very good condition. One seem to be struggling a little more than the other, but is recovered quite well. One of them is even starting to flower. I will certainly use your company again hopefully this fall if not definitely in the spring. Thank you for making it so easy.
More than half (7) plants did not make it into this spring.
Hello Ray! I am so sorry some of your plants didn't make it to spring, if you would like to make a claim on your plants you can email [email protected] with your order number and they will be able to help you find the best solution for your plants!
Plants arrived in very good condition. With plenty of water, they’re doing great.
Plants were shipped/packaged carefully and came in great shape! So far plants are growing very well with no issues!
I had in mind to plant a living fence along our property line and was skeptical of buying plants online because you never know what you're going to get, but decided to go ahead with purchasing 21 Sonic Bloom Red Weigela and I'm so happy with them!! They arrived in great packaging and since planting they have taken off! Already doubled in size and are blooming!! Great customer service too, I had two plants that didn't survive and one that was looking meh..I contacted customer service, provided pictures of the plants and got a response within a couple of hours. They sent me three replacement plants that are as big as the ones I purchased earlier and they are as healthy as can be!! Will definitely purchase from them again without hesitation!
Plants arrived in great condition, and started to bloom about two weeks after planting.
Plants arrived quickly and in great condition.
Sonic Bloom® Red Weigela
Can you still plant the Weigela in October in Illinois?
Hello! Fall is a great time for planting in both cool and warm climates. In cool zones, get to the task at least six weeks before the ground freezes. Note that this isn’t when the first frost happens, but when the soil becomes unworkable and roots won’t be able to take up water and nutrients. In warm to hot areas, fall planting is recommended because it provides the longest possible time until the most stressful weather conditions – summer heat – return.
iS THIS PLANT DEER PROOF
es, Sonic Bloom Red Weigela is deer resistant. You can find this information and more in the Details tab below the More Information banner.
On the sonic bloom Weigela should they be cut back every year and when?
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.
Is this deciduous? Do you have a similar plant that holds leaves through winter?
Yes, it is deciduous and will lose its leaves in winter! To see our evergreens, shop our page here: https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/evergreens
The red weigela , how resistant to diseases?
Also can they grow in a 40% shade?
Sonic Bloom Red weigela is a disease resistant cultivar from Proven Winners. It grows best in full sun, meaning it needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. I'm not sure how many hours 40% shade entails, but make sure its receiving at least 6 hours sun!