What is weigela blooming. Types and varieties of weigela: names and photos

Weigela blooming: types, planting and care

Hello dear gardeners! Weigela is an ornamental shrub whose appearance will not leave anyone indifferent. In today's article we will talk about the delightful and very beautiful bush, which, it seems to me, many owners of summer cottages dream of. Until recently, I was sure that it was difficult to realize these dreams in our climate, since most varieties of weigela are thermophilic, and we can have both warm winters, and keep frosts up to thirty degrees for weeks.

Last summer, I was invited to her dacha by an old acquaintance, with whom we had not communicated for a long time, and I saw flowering bush weigela, so beautiful that my dreams of planting her in my house arose again. I plan to visit the nurseries in the spring and buy winter-hardy variety for your garden.

Weigela varieties

This shrub has many species and varieties, but I want to focus only on those that can be grown in middle lane Russia and even in our northwest.

View of Middendorf

Since in nature this species is found in rather cold regions, it can be successfully grown in our country. It winters well, but it’s better to play it safe and cover the bush for the winter, especially young plant, bending its shoots to the ground and cover with spruce branches or any covering non-woven material.

The bush is low, about a meter high, in rare cases it can grow up to one and a half meters, This type of weigela is very photophilous, for good lush flowering he needs a sunny area, sheltered from strong winds.

The bush needs periodic pruning, only in this case it is possible to achieve its maximum decorative effect, usually every three years all obsolete ones are cut out, and frozen branches are pruned annually in the spring.

This variety blooms for a long time, about a month, and it is possible to admire the flowering twice a season, the flowers are quite large, resembling bells, yellow with darker freckles in the center.

Weigela early

Weigela early is a sprawling deciduous shrub up to two meters high, winter-hardy, has very beautiful large elliptical leaves and hanging funnel-shaped bright pink flowers collected in brushes.

It blooms in May or early June, flowers appear on the branches of the second year of life, which must be taken into account when pruning.

Demanding on soils and lighting, on abundant flowering can be calculated if, when planting, the soil was well seasoned and the site is lit by the sun for most of the day.

Weigela early needs fairly abundant watering, responds well to liquid fertilizers.

Weigela blooming

Weigela blooming is represented by many varieties, there are both undersized forms and bushes reaching three meters in height. All of them are moisture-loving, photophilous, but unlike other species, they can bloom both in the sun and in partial shade. Soils need drained, without stagnant water, well seasoned with organic matter.

During flowering, the bushes are stunningly beautiful, completely covered with flowers. color pink various shades depending on the variety.

All varieties are quite winter-hardy, but stunted bushes winter best in cold conditions, for which there is enough snow cover. Tall varieties are recommended to cover, but nevertheless, the ends of the branches freeze slightly in frosty winters. However, after trimming, they quickly restore their decorative effect.

Weigela hybrid

Weigela hybrid, as well as flowering, has a lot of different varieties, differing mainly in the color of the flowers. They can be greenish white, yellow, cream, pink or red. Moreover, the color changes gradually, the youngest newly opened buds are rather pale in color, but gradually, as they grow, the color intensity reaches its maximum.

The plant has undersized and tall varieties that go well with spirea, Japanese quince, barberries, conifers.

Weigela - landing and care

Weigela is propagated by seeds or cuttings, seed propagation is associated with certain difficulties, therefore, they are usually propagated by cuttings that take root well.

Young plants require mandatory shelter for the winter. With age, the winter hardiness of plants increases and subsequently they will be able to winter without shelter. Although in severe winters all weigels, even the most winter-hardy ones, freeze slightly. However, they have the ability to recover very quickly after pruning frozen branches that are pruned in the spring. Anti-aging pruning is carried out after flowering, removing old and weak branches and faded inflorescences.

All types of weigels require fertile, slightly acidic or neutral soils, bushes are very responsive to fertilizing with organic or mineral fertilizers, which are carried out once a season in early spring.

Weigels look great anywhere in the garden, tall varieties can be used as a hedge at the borders of the site, planted singly or in group plantings. Undersized can be planted along paths, on slopes, on rocky hills. Despite the contrast, they look great next to junipers, cypresses.

I hope the article was useful to you, good luck to everyone!

Weigela is an ornamental shrub from the honeysuckle family.. This plant comes from Eastern and South-East Asia, occurs on Far East and Java. Weigela has erect stems with opposite leaves. The edges of the leaves are serrated.

This plant gained its popularity for flowering. On young shoots in the axils of the leaves, white, yellow, red bell-shaped flowers form. During flowering, the color of the flowers changes from light to a brighter saturated color.

This shrub blooms twice a season:

• The first time weigela blooms in early spring and blooms profusely until mid-summer.
• The second flowering begins in August. It is not as strong as the first, but also very beautiful.

This unpretentious shrub in care is very decorative and therefore has gained popularity with many gardeners.

Weigela reproduction

Used to propagate shrubs seeds,layering and cuttings.

1. For cuttings you can take young shoots or shoots. The cuttings are cut at an angle, the leaves are removed, leaving only a few top ones, processed special means for rooting and planted in a mixture of sand and earth, poured into a pot. They do this at the end of winter - when the movement of juice begins.

The stalk is covered from above plastic bottle or glass jar creating a greenhouse effect. The bank must be lifted from time to time for ventilation. Root germination occurs in a month and a half.

Green shoots root much easier than cuttings. They work the same way. A month after rooting, the top of the new plant must be pinched to grow the bush more lush. On the permanent place weigela is transplanted only after a year.

2. For propagation by layering a branch of a bush is bent to the ground, fixed and sprinkled with earth. In order for the roots to appear faster, you can slightly scratch the bark near the ground and treat it with a root stimulator. Then this branch with roots is carefully cut off and transplanted.

3. seed propagation rarely used, since plants grown from seeds do not inherit maternal qualities. But if there is a desire to do this, they do this: the seeds are planted in a box with soil, sprinkled with earth on top and covered with glass or film. Seedlings appear after 3 weeks.

Place and landing rules

The soil should be light and fertile, without excessive moisture.

For landing dig a hole, fill it up, add nitrophoska fertilizer. For drainage fall asleep in the ground broken brick. The roots of the plant are gently straightened, lowering into the pit. Cover with earth, leaving the root collar at ground level.

When planting several plants, leave a distance of 1 to 2 meters, depending on the variety.

Care rules

In the spring, the soil under the shrub is mulched to protect weigela roots from desiccation and weeds. This can be done with sawdust, wood chips and small pebbles. Delete old branches.

Do pruning in the summer for beautiful formation bush. Excessive pruning of the shrub is not terrible, it recovers very quickly.

Watering the plant should be plentiful, but without stagnant water. Weigela does not like strong soil moisture and therefore, when planting, they make drainage by laying stones and fragments of bricks in the pit.

autumn leaves are raked under a bush or fall asleep trunk circle spruce branches. The branches are tied together and bent down.

In winters with little snow, weigela is covered with roofing felt or burlap. This culture tolerates winter frosts easily, and even after freezing, it quickly recovers.

top dressing

A young weigela bush does not need fertilizing with fertilizers. It only starts after two years. Until then, he has enough fertilizer applied during planting.

• To activate growth in the spring, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are introduced.
• In early summer, they are fed with potassium sulfate and superphosphate to give strength for flowering.
• In August, preparations containing potassium and ash are introduced.

If you still do not dare to plant a weigela, then look at the video how beautiful the bush is:

Why are there no flowers

A plant may not bloom for several reasons:

1. The landing site was chosen incorrectly.
2. Irrigation is insufficient.
3. The presence of pests.

Weigela - graceful and beautiful shrub plant genus deciduous. This is a plant with a lush crown and incredible flowering. In the evening, you can enjoy the unique aroma of the bush. What other advantages does weigela have, how to grow it? Let's get a look.

Description: 5 types

Currently, there are about 15 varieties of weigela. Varieties are different outward signs, duration of flowering, height and shape of the leaves.

In central Russia, the most popular are the following types:

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	View 1. Weigela Early Bush up to 2.5 m high with a dense crown. Flowering occurs in mid-May, lasts for three weeks. Pink inflorescences have a pubescent shape.
	View 2. Weigela Pleasant It grows mainly in the Far East. The height of the bush can exceed 2 m. The leaves are pubescent, create a spherical crown. Inflorescences have a soft pink hue. Flowering occurs at the end of May and lasts from 15 to 30 days.
	View 3. Weigel Middendorf This is a variety that reaches a height of up to 1.5 m. The flowers are yellow in color, and orange blotches may also be present in them. Shoots are ascending. Blooms twice a day summer period. It is characterized by abundant and lush flowering.
	View 4. Weigela Blooming Plant up to 3 m high. Shoots have two rows of hairs. The leaves are short-petiolate, serrated. Inflorescences are formed from four flowers. Flowering lasts about 20 days with pink and red hues.
	View 5. Weigela Hybrid It has a lush and sprawling form, characterized by abundant flowering. The height of the bush rarely reaches 2 m. Inflorescences have a fragrant aroma. Flowering can be pink, purple, white, purple, purple and red.

An amazing feature of weigela is that flowering occurs twice a year:

• From mid June to early August.
• From late August to mid-October.

Blooming weigela makes an amazing impression. Flowers can be red, pink, white, cream and yellow shade. It is noteworthy that the repeated flowering is not so lush and is distinguished by pale shades of inflorescences.

Features of growing and planting: 3 rules

Weigela should land in sunny areas. Shadows are allowed to fall on the shrub, but in a minimal amount.

The leaves and inflorescences are quite fragile and tender, for this reason you should not plant the plant in places unprotected from wind and drafts.

Gardeners have deduced the golden rules successful cultivation weigels:

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	Rule 1. Landing Landing on a permanent place is carried out in early spring. It is most optimal to plant bushes that have reached the age of three.
	Rule 2 Distance The distance between the bushes can not be less than 2 meters. If possible, weigela is planted at a distance of 2.5–3 m from each other.
	Rule 3. Root collar In no case is it allowed to deepen the root neck of the shrub. The optimal size of the landing pit is 50 cm wide and deep.

Weigela, planted before autumn frosts, takes root rather poorly and may die. If you nevertheless purchased a bush in the fall, gardeners recommend simply digging it in an inclined position, and transplanting it to a permanent place in the spring.

Weigela needs fertile soil. The earth must be loose. The optimal composition of the planting soil consists of three elements:

• Leaf ground or humus - 2 parts.
• Sand - 2 parts.
• Sod land - 1 part.

AT landing pit drainage must be installed. drainage system is a mixture of sand and gravel. The layer is laid out with a thickness of up to 15 cm.

How to care

Shrub care is not only a balanced soil, but also regular watering, as well as fertilizing.

Summer-for a shrub, it starts with pruning branches. It is necessary to remove all broken, dead and old branches. In the same way, you can reduce the height of the bush.

Pruning is done after the end of the first stage of flowering. Pruning provides not only the decorative formation of a shrub, but also the formation of new branches.

Winter- you need to properly prepare the plant for winter period. It is especially important to carry out this condition when it comes to the northern and eastern territories of the country.

After the deciduous period ends, from October to November, the near-trunk circle is sprinkled with earth. The height of the hill should vary from 10 to 20 cm.

• The branches bend. If possible, lightly tie the branches to the trunk of the shrub.
• On top of the bush is covered with roofing felt or spunbond. The bush does not tolerate wind and drafts, therefore this process plays an important role.
• A mesh is stretched around the bush, it will protect the bush from heavy snow cover. It is better to use a mesh made of plastic or light metal.

Methods for dividing garden shrubs

Weigela reproduces in two ways:

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	Method 1. Seeds Reproduction in this way is characterized by duration and low efficiency. The collected seeds retain the ability to germinate for one calendar year. Sowing is carried out in spring time, no special training is required for this. Seeds can be planted in low containers, flower pots or greenhouses. Required condition: you need to cover the crops with a film or transparent glass. After the second pair of leaves has formed, picking begins. It is necessary to leave only strong, strong and healthy seedlings. Flowering occurs only at the age of four.
	Method 2. Cuttings Summer cuttings are prepared in advance. As a rule, these are young shoots that are just starting to become woody. The leaves are cut in half, the places of the cuts are processed with charcoal. For about two hours, the cuttings are visited in the growth accelerator, and then planted in the prepared soil. Watering is carried out twice a day. Weigela is demanding for watering. Cuttings and adult plants should not dry out. Rooting is carried out after 1 month. Leaves are pinched beforehand. After planting the cuttings in a permanent place, top dressing is carried out. mineral fertilizer and cow.

Pests and diseases

Quite often, weigela is attacked by pests:

• Caterpillar.
• Thrips.
• Spider mite.

Prolonged drought can provoke the settlement of pests. For effective fight a variety of pesticides are used with ill-wishers.

The following drugs are considered the most popular today:

• horny,
• celtan,
• nitrafen.

Weigela may encounter insidious insects that take vitality from the foliage, after that they settle on the root system:

• Medvedka.
• Chafer.

The drug Karbofos will help to cope with uninvited guests. The agent crumbles near the stem, after which the preparation is lightly sprinkled with earth.

Weigela can also become infected with diseases:

• Gray rot.
• Rust.
• spotting

Bordeaux liquid, consisting of milk of lime and copper sulphate, will help get rid of bacterial and fungal diseases.

Conclusion

Weigela is a shrub with beautiful flowers and rich green crown. The plant is endowed interesting feature- double flowering. Attractive and unforgettable flowering of lilac, crimson, white and bright pink flowers. In the evening, a pleasant aroma is heard.

Did you like weigela? Watch the video in this article, and if you have any questions - leave them in the comments, we will discuss!

Weigela ( Weigela) - spring-flowering shrubs from 1 to 3 m tall. Weigels bloom better in a sunny place, but can also tolerate partial shade. Among other characteristics in weigela is the low frost resistance of plants, which requires planting in protected places, which is compensated by high decorativeness and a variety of species and varieties.

Weigel shrubs are demanding on moisture and soil fertility. Propagated in summer and winter cuttings. Species can also be propagated by seeds.

In gardens, forms and varieties are often grown, combined into a group of hybrid weigels:

Hybrid weigela ( W. hybrida)

Hybrid weigela ‘ Gustave Mallet’

Hybrid weigela ‘ Styriaca’

Hybrid weigela ‘ Eva Rathke’

Decorate the site and pretty unpretentious species with flowers of pink color - weigela blooming:

Blooming weigela ( W. florida)

Blooming weigela early ( W. praecox)

Blooming Weigela Middendorff (W. middendorffiana) with yellow flowers.

Weigels look great in garden design, like padding to tall trees.

If you have large plot, use this technique, because in such conditions ornamental shrubs weigela the best way protected from frost and cold wind.

Ornamental shrub weigela: photo and description

This plant was named after the very famous German pharmacologist, botanist and chemist Christian von Weigel. The shrub, which is naturally distributed in the eastern and southeastern parts of Asia, in the territories of the Far East and on the island of Java, has taken root well in our area. Weigela belongs to the Honeysuckle family and has fifteen species. However, only seven varieties are most often grown by man. There are still ten ornamental varieties flowering shrub weigela, which are very popular for landscape decoration due to the beauty of their flowers and ease of care.

You can see a weigela shrub in the photo, the description of which should begin with the fact that this plant loves moisture very much and patiently endures poorly lit areas:

Weigela is distinguished by the presence of flowers in the form of bells or funnels, which can grow up to 5 cm. Flowers are located on the branches singly or collected in loose inflorescences of various shades - cream, pale pink, bright red or yellow. The color of the buds can vary from the lightest halftones to saturated ones. It is characteristic that when proper care behind the weigela shrub, after its flowering, fruits are sure to appear, which are distinguished by small seeds.

For true gardeners, the plant is considered a real find, because it blooms twice: the first time - from mid-May to almost the end of June, giving a lush color, and the second time - from the end of summer to the end of September, though not so lush.

Please note that seeds ripen in September that will be useful for further propagation of weigela. Just do not rush to collect them: this should be done no earlier than November, when the boxes begin to crack. Experts advise that, so that the seeds do not get into the soil ahead of time, you should wrap several testes with ordinary gauze and fix them on the branches. When the time comes, it will only be necessary to carefully cut off the box wrapped in gauze, bring it into the house and dry its contents thoroughly. Until the onset of spring, the seeds should be stored in a dark, dry place. Just remember that growing weigela from seeds does not guarantee that the future plant will inherit the varietal qualities of its parents.

How to plant a weigela in spring

Planting a weigela shrub is considered the most favorable and effective if it is carried out in the spring, when the soil has already warmed up enough. Unfortunately, experienced gardeners have found that attempts autumn planting weigela shrub and plant care in the future were not successful. Seedlings died at the first winter frosts.

It should be noted that for planting bushes it is better to choose a place located on a hill and always protected from strong winds. If these measures are not taken, the opened buds may immediately fall off. Therefore, remember that it is most reasonable to place the weigela in the garden on the south side of the country house.

It has already been said that the plant is relatively hardy in relation to dark areas. But for those who want to admire the abundant and colorful flowering of weigela in landscape design, you should choose a well-lit place for landing.

Loose soil that is rich in humus is best suited for shrubs. Given this, gardeners plant plants in sandy or loamy soil. But if you are thinking about how to plant a weigela called "Middendorf", remember that slightly acidic peaty soil will be favorable for it.

So, how to plant a weigela in spring so that wonderful flowers will decorate your garden soon? To do this, it is necessary to prepare a hole, the depth of which will reach no more than 40 cm. But this is taking into account the fact that the soil on the site is fertile.

Otherwise, it will be necessary to increase the depth so that not only a 15 cm thick drainage layer of crushed bricks, sand or gravel can be laid on the bottom, but also soil with fertilizers.

Remember to mix the nutritional supplement well into the compost. By the way, in order to increase the likelihood that the plant will definitely take root, it is recommended to treat it with a root formation stimulant.

Also note that if you choose large varieties weigels, which can reach a height of up to two meters, it is mandatory to plant each seedling at a distance of at least one and a half meters, and even better two.

In the event that you have prepared species of weigela for planting that do not grow above one meter, it will be enough to dig holes at a distance of about 80 cm.

In order to make it easier for yourself in the future to care for and grow weigela, make sure that when planting the plant, its roots are neatly straightened. And do not deepen the neck of the bush by more than 2 cm. Be sure to water the ground well after planting.

How to care for weigela to grow a lush shrub

When you have completed spring planting, you should think about how to care for weigela. There is nothing super complicated in this task. You just need to follow certain rules.

1. First of all be sure to water the seedling during dry periods. But if you were prudent and carried out the mulching procedure - covering the soil around the plant with a layer, for example, bark - then you will not be threatened with frequent watering.
2. Secondly, you need to make sure that the area where the weigela grows remains clean: that is, you need to weed out the weeds regularly and very carefully so as not to catch root system bush.
3. Thirdly, do not forget to loosen the soil well.

If you follow all of the above instructions, you will soon achieve a result that you can see in the photo of a flowering weigel shrub:

Of course, when wondering how to grow a healthy and luxuriant weigela, you immediately remember to add nutritious top dressings to the soil. True, if you have already done this in advance - you put compost under the roots when planting - then about this moment you can safely forget for the next two years. But in the third year, you still have to work hard and be sure to fertilize the soil with minerals containing phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium in early spring. This will provide you with the growth of young shoots and leaves.

We must not forget that it will help to achieve desired result, which you can appreciate if you look at the photo below, caring for a weigel shrub, which involves feeding in late May or early June:

It is then that the buds form on the plant.

Therefore, fertilizers must necessarily contain potassium and phosphorus. This will help extend the flowering period and make it truly magnificent.

But the third time must be given Special attention fertilizing bushes before autumn digging. Then it should be applied to the soil wood ash 200g/m2.

Be sure to sprinkle with earth to form a mound, an area around the plant, when all the leaves have already fallen from it. This moment will come around the end of October or early November. In addition, bend the branches of the bush to the ground and press it against it, and cover it with spunbond or roofing material on top. All this is done in order to protect the weigela from future winter frosts.

Remember, in order to achieve the effect that you see in the photo, weigela care and cultivation is necessary in accordance with the rules and procedures that we have described to you:

Weigela propagation in spring by cuttings and layering

We talked a little about how to propagate weigela at the very beginning of the article. It was said that the most in a simple way sowing is considered, but this method does not guarantee the preservation of varietal qualities. True, if some seeds did get into the soil in the fall, do not be discouraged: when they germinate in the spring, you can leave strong seedlings and grow them for another two years, then transplant them to a permanent place.

For implementation this method necessary:

1. From the green shoots of the current year, which are cut at the end of June, or last year's, cut in early spring and already stiff, cuttings are cut. Their length is no more than 15 cm.
2. Next, the lower leaves are removed from the cuttings, and the upper ones are shortened by half. Be sure the bottom of the cuttings is treated with a substance that includes indolylbutyric acid.
3. Then the cuttings are carefully planted in a mixture of peat and sand. Just keep in mind that planting should not be deep - it will be enough to immerse the cutting by 1 cm.
4. In order for weigela propagation by cuttings in the spring to be successful, gardeners cover each cutting with a plastic bottle or glass jar. It will be necessary to remove them daily to ventilate and moisten the cuttings.
5. How to propagate weigela cuttings, anyone knows very well experienced gardener, therefore, noticing a new shoot from one or another cutting, they immediately pinch it to stimulate the tillering process.

You can also resort to breeding shrubs using layering. In this case, any of the lower shoots must be bent to the ground, and in the place where it comes into contact with the ground, the bark of the layer should be carefully slightly damaged and attached to the ground, carefully sprinkling it.

Remember that both layering and cuttings should be grown for three years before planting.

How to prune a young weigela in spring

Of course, like any other bush, given plant obligatory haircut. Sanitary pruning of weigela in the spring is prescribed for young shrubs: the procedure involves the removal of diseased, broken, frozen and thickening branches.

The main weigela pruning is carried out in decorative purposes during the summer period. This procedure can be performed in the spring, but only for prevention.

To understand how to cut the weigela, wait until the buds begin to swell. Only then will you be able to assess the front of the upcoming work.

And now we offer you step by step instructions how to cut weigela correctly:

1. First, you should carefully examine the branches of the shrub.
2. Then you need to find weak or frozen shoots.
3. Naturally, remove them.
4. Those shoots that are partially frozen, just cut to the most healthy bud.

Do not forget about the moment that only sanitary pruning is carried out in the spring. It is necessary to give time to grow the remaining shoots before the summer.

By the way, another piece of advice often given by experts is in the following way: even if the whole shoot is frozen, when pruning, leave its small part (no more than 6 cm), which is closer to the ground. There is a chance that a bud close to the soil will still wake up and become a strong shoot.

Pruning an adult weigela in spring

And how to cut the weigela, which is already considered an adult plant? In this case, gardeners carry out formative pruning in the middle of summer, when the first flowering has already passed, and new shoots have not had time to grow yet. Just remember that re-blooming will occur precisely on the shoots of the current year. Therefore, if you did not have time and the shoots began to grow, it is better to refuse summer pruning altogether.

How to cut the weigela in spring so that the number of buds increases each time, and the growth of new shoots accelerates? In truth, it will depend on the type of plant that you have chosen.

Remember also that anti-aging pruning is good for adult bushes once every three to four years: it involves the complete removal of all branches older than three years old, and those that are younger - shortening by a third.

Weigela pests and diseases

You have to be ready that various varieties and weigela species, often affect pests such as leaf-eating caterpillars and aphids. In addition, thrips and spider mites during the hot season.

Unfortunately, to combat all this abomination, they use very harmful environment pesticides. You can try to fight with other methods: you should resort to herbal insecticidal infusions that contain wormwood, garlic or hot pepper.

In the event that it came to the point that the seedlings began to turn yellow and wither, you will have to fill the soil with a solution of karbofos or aktara. Only these moderate pesticides will be able to overcome the larvae of the cockchafer or mole cricket, which most likely got into the root system with compost during planting.

Another danger to the plant is gray rot, rust and spotting. To get rid of such fungal and bacterial diseases, treatment is most often used. milk of lime with the addition of copper sulfate.

Winter-hardy species and varieties of weigela for the Moscow region: photo and description

Look at the photo of weigela varieties: among them there are ornamental plants, and those that are able to withstand even the most severe frosts in our area. Precisely for winter-hardy weigela varieties that are most valued by gardeners include the following varieties of shrubs:

Weigela early, or pleasant- a plant that reaches up to two meters in height and grows in the Far East. This species is characterized by drooping leaves and a spherical crown. The inflorescence gathers 2-3 flowers, which are distinguished by a bright pink tint. However, they can also be painted in purple undertones with a yellowish throat. The variety differs in that it blooms at the end of May. This does not last longer than 30 days.

Another interesting variety of weigela, the description of which is distinguished by the following characteristics - a height of up to three meters and shoots with two rows of hairs - is a blooming weigela.

Its second name is Florida. It has leaves with short petioles and inflorescences, in which there are 3-4 pink buds. The plant blooms for three weeks at the end of May. This winter-hardy weigela variety for

The Moscow area has several common forms: - Alba, Victoria, pink, purple and Variegata.

Alba is distinguished by its tiny size and white flowers, which turn pink at the end of flowering.

Victoria - these are bushes growing up to one meter, blooming with dark red inflorescences.

Red weigela, or, as it is also called, purple, reaches a height of 1.5 m and has a rich pink shade of flowers that open in June-July.

Weigela pink blooms very unusual flowers: they are painted in delicate pink shades outside, and inside - almost white.

Variegata is considered the most resistant - shrub, which is covered with small leaves and saturated pink flowers, which are collected in brushes.

To understand what the listed types of weigela look like, take a look at the photos below:

Another suitable variety weigela for the Moscow region is considered a hybrid, which is distinguished by its lush color and spreading crown. A shrub grows to a height of about 1.5 m. Depending on the variety, it can bloom with purple, white, lilac, red-violet and pink flowers.

For example, one of the most popular species - Bristol Ruby - is characterized by purple buds with ruby ​​​​edges.

Sometimes there are plants whose flowers have an orange center. By the way, this shrub was bred in the USA back in 1941. But the Red Prince variety, which was also shown to the world by American breeders, has rich red buds that stand out brightly against the background of green foliage.

Weigel Middendorf Shrub also took its place in the landscape design of many country houses. It has yellow flowers that can grow singly or gather in small inflorescences up to 6 buds. The bush blooms twice a year.

You can see in the photo the described species and varieties of weigela, which, of course, are not limited to the whole huge range of breeding varieties of this plant:

We suggest you pay attention to the following types of such a popular ornamental shrub.

Weigela profusely flowering, which is considered the fastest growing variety. It can reach up to 3 meters in height and has flowers that are red at first but fade to pale pink towards the end of flowering. Violent color gives in May.

Korean variety distinguished by bell-shaped buds collected in inflorescences, the color of which varies from white to a real rich pink. The duration of flowering is very short - some 15 days. This beautiful phenomenon can be observed in early June.

garden weigela came to us from Japan itself. It reaches a height of up to 1 m. It is very reminiscent of a Korean shrub, but, unlike it, it is characterized by abundant flowering with carmine buds collected in inflorescences of 3 flowers. In shape, they resemble something between tubules and bells. Lush color can be observed almost at the very end of May, which will continue until the very beginning of July. The plant must be covered in winter. However, with age, the shrub is characterized by the acquisition of a certain frost resistance.

Weigel Maksimovich- this is a very low shrub - some 1.5 m in height. The plant is characterized by lowered leaves, slightly pointed at the tops. Its flowers reach up to 4 cm in size, have a light yellow color and the shape of bells. Usually blooms in our latitudes in the second half of May and almost until mid-June. But the seeds ripen only by mid-October.

Do you want to know what new types of plants are now popular abroad? Then quickly see the photo and read the description of the weigela varieties below:

Firstly, a tall bush with white buds called "Candida" is considered fashionable.

In second place is weigela "Styriaca", which is distinguished by pink inflorescences.

Not far behind brothers and weigela Marc Tellier, which reaches a height of up to 3 m and has large pink flowers

'Pierre Duchartre' has dark brown buds.

Are these varieties supposed to remain popular only abroad? We are sure that you will also want to experiment with the described plants.

Weigela in the landscape design of the garden (with photo)

Weigels in the design of any garden become a truly magnificent decoration: they can be placed under rarely standing trees, planted on the edge, complement rocky areas of the landscape, and create a magnificent hedge.

The plant will give your lawn that very missing zest. It can be placed in the center of the lawn or placed at once four bushes at the corners of the site to create the effect of " watchtowers". By the way, you can achieve the same effect by planting two shrubs right at the doorstep of your mansion.

If you are not deprived of imagination, you will come up with the idea to create a real park. This can be arranged by placing the weigela in a mixborder. Or as the tall bush position on the back line so as not to block the light.

Just make sure that the sun's rays do not reach the plant. You need to consider the placement of the cardinal points, which will help plant the bush where it will not be constantly in the shade. It is also possible that large-sized plants planted in front of the weigela let a sufficient amount of sunlight through their foliage.

Take a look at the photo of weigela in landscape design: what amazing plant ensembles real garden geniuses manage to create!

Here are such mixed compositions that combine, for example, cotoneaster, undersized, coniferous plants- junipers and cypresses - with weigela are pleasing to the eye and bring a welcome sense of peace. But even planted single weigel shrubs look no less beautiful at the gate or at the main entrance.

But if you still have about a dozen multi-colored plants, skilled gardeners recommend trying a little and placing them, for example, in three groups, which will be divided by varietal or species diversity. And a lot depends on how you want to decorate your site compositionally.

Picturesquely place plants on the lawn, planting them in 3-5 copies in each group. Be sure to make sure that the seedlings are combined with each other according to color scheme, according to the timing of flowering, according to the size of the bushes and their shape. By the way, if you decide to take such a step, do not forget to regularly mulch the area. Moreover, if the soil is loose, it would be very appropriate to plant perennials between weigela bushes - ferns, hosts, astilbes, capable of decorating any garden all year round.

And to once again be convinced of the beauty of the plant described in this article, look at the photo of the weigel shrub, which has become the choice of many experienced gardeners:

It has a graceful spreading crown and luxurious flowering. Shrub up to 1.5 m tall. It is especially beautiful during flowering. The flowers are tubular-funnel-shaped, solitary or collected in a loose inflorescence. They bloom on young leafy shoots. They are pink, purple, white, pinkish-violet and violet-carmine of various shades, have a delicate, pleasant aroma.

Under this name, several hybrid forms are combined that differ in the color of flowers and leaves. They are obtained as a result of crossings between species of weigel: flowering, garden, Korean and abundantly flowering. In horticulture, hybrid forms are used more often than wild species.

In Russia, the following varieties are popular among amateurs:

"Bristol Ruby" ("Bristol Ruby") - variety obtained in the USA in 1941. The height of the bushes is 2.5-3 m, the crown diameter is up to 3.5 m. The leaves are bright green, 6-10 cm long. The flowers are ruby ​​red at the edges, sometimes with an orange-red center. Blossoms in June-July, grows quickly.

Weigela "Bristol Ruby"
Photo by Andrey Ganov

"Gustav Malle" ("Gustave Mallet") - a hybrid between blooming and in Korean. Shrub up to 2.5 m tall. It has large (up to 5 cm in diameter) pink-carmine flowers with a wide white border. Blooms in late May for three weeks. In GBS since 1948, 3 samples (5 copies) were grown from seedlings obtained from Potsdam and from cuttings taken from collection plants. Height 2.8 m, crown diameter 250 cm plant grows from late April to October. The growth rate is average. Blooms in June. The fruits are not tied. Winter hardiness is high. 100% of cuttings take root when treated with phyton.

"Debussy" ("Desboisii") - a hybrid between garden and c. profusely flowering, with dark carmine small flowers. Blooms profusely in the second half of May for 20 days. Shrub 2.5-3 m tall. One of the early flowering varieties.

"Eva Rathke" ("Eva Rathke") - a hybrid between Korean and c. profusely flowering. Obtained in 1890 in Poland (Gdansk). Low shrub (0.7-1 m tall), compact, crown diameter 2-3 m. Leaves elliptical, pointed, 6-10 cm long, bright green. The flowers are red-carmine, tubular, shiny, lighter inside. Blooms in June-August, grows moderately fast. In Moscow winters with shelter.

"Fieri Lemoine" ("Feerie Lemoine") - bush up to 1 m high, flowers rather large, light pink. The origin of the variety is unknown.

"Rosea" ("Rosea")- a hybrid between blooming and in Korean. It has very large flowers with a spike-shaped limb, pink, slightly dazzled with white. The height of the bush is up to 1.5 m, the crown is spreading. Leaves are variegated red in autumn. This variety winters better than all the above, it needs only a little cover with a leaf.

Varieties are widely known abroad:

"candida" ("Candida")- a hybrid between blooming and in Korean with pure white flowers. Shrub up to 2 m high. Flowers retain purity of color even during wilting. Blooms in the third decade of May. Flowering continues for three weeks.

"Styriaka" ("Styriaca")- a hybrid between Korean and c. profusely flowering with light green leaves and pink flowers 2.5 cm long, reminiscent of the color of strawberries. It blooms profusely in May-June, when the flowers fade, they become carmine. Flowering lasts 16-18 days. The height of the bush is 2-2.5 m, the diameter of the openwork crown is 3 m. It grows quickly. Winters with cover. Unlike other weigels, cut flowers remain fresh for a long time. In GBS since 1948, 1 sample (2 copies) was grown from seedlings obtained from Germany. Height 1.5 m, trunk diameter 150 cm plant grows from late April to October. The growth rate is average. Blooms from mid-June to early July. The fruits are not tied. Partially freezes over in winter. 100% of cuttings take root when treated with phyton.

"Newport Red ("Newport Red") - cultivar with bright green leaves and large flowers. The height and diameter of the crown of the shrub is about 3 m. The leaves are bright green. Flowers carmine red to purple. Corolla length 3 cm. Flowering time: June-July. Flowering time is about three weeks. It grows quickly, winters with shelter.

"Marc Tellier" ("Marc Tellier") - shrub up to 3 m tall. The flowers are very large, up to 5 cm in diameter, carmine-pink. Blooms from the end of May. Flowering time is 20 days. Flowers do not fade in the sun.

"Pierre Duchartre" ("Pierre Duchartre") - shrub up to 1.5 m tall. The buds are blackish. The flowers are medium in size, dark brown-red with a purple edge. Blooms in late May for three weeks.

Among the group of weigels with different leaf colors are interesting: f sieboldii argenteo-marginata - with white-bordered leaves and pink flowers; f. kosteriana variegata - undersized, with yellow-bordered leaves and pink flowers; f. nana variegata - white-and-white, dwarf, with almost white flowers, etc.

"Looymansii Aurea". A small shrub about 1 m high, a little wider. Leaves 5-8 cm long. At the beginning of summer they are pale yellow, and then turn green. The plant is also spectacular at the time of flowering in spring, when it is covered with pink flowers collected in a brush. This weigela is best planted in light partial shade, in the light it often suffers from heat.In light shade, it looks, although not so golden, but more attractive, since it does not “burn” in the sun.

Most hybrid forms can be cultivated in southern and middle zone European part of Russia. Insufficiently hardy, needs shelter for the winter in central Russia. Likes moist, fertile soils.