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Weigela florida ‘Red Prince’ – Weigela
Weigela florida ‘Red Prince’ is a vigorous and free-flowering deciduous shrub, prized for its brilliant trumpet-shaped red flowers and reliable performance year after year. Flowering in late spring and early summer, the vivid blooms are produced in abundance along the branches, creating a striking display that adds bold colour to borders and garden spaces.
Reaching around 1.5–2 metres in height with a similar spread, this rounded shrub develops into a dense, bushy plant with fresh green foliage that provides a handsome backdrop to the flowers. Its medium size makes it ideal for mixed borders, feature planting, or as part of an informal flowering hedge.
The rich red tubular flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. A lighter repeat flush of flowers often follows later in summer, extending seasonal interest. Weigela ‘Red Prince’ pairs beautifully with softer greens, whites, and purple-flowering perennials.
This hardy shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. It is easy to grow and low maintenance once established. Prune lightly after flowering by removing some older stems and shortening flowered shoots to encourage fresh growth and future blooms.
Flowering Period
May – June: Masses of bright red trumpet flowers cover the branches
June – July: Peak flowering with bold seasonal colour
Late summer: A lighter second flush of flowers may appear
With its vivid flowers, reliable flowering habit, and easy-care nature, Weigela florida ‘Red Prince’ is an excellent low-maintenance shrub for adding strong colour and pollinator interest to the garden.
Weigela florida ‘Red Prince’ – Weigela
Weigela florida ‘Red Prince’ is a vigorous and free-flowering deciduous shrub, prized for its brilliant trumpet-shaped red flowers and reliable performance year after year. Flowering in late spring and early summer, the vivid blooms are produced in abundance along the branches, creating a striking display that adds bold colour to borders and garden spaces.
Reaching around 1.5–2 metres in height with a similar spread, this rounded shrub develops into a dense, bushy plant with fresh green foliage that provides a handsome backdrop to the flowers. Its medium size makes it ideal for mixed borders, feature planting, or as part of an informal flowering hedge.
The rich red tubular flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. A lighter repeat flush of flowers often follows later in summer, extending seasonal interest. Weigela ‘Red Prince’ pairs beautifully with softer greens, whites, and purple-flowering perennials.
This hardy shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. It is easy to grow and low maintenance once established. Prune lightly after flowering by removing some older stems and shortening flowered shoots to encourage fresh growth and future blooms.
Flowering Period
May – June: Masses of bright red trumpet flowers cover the branches
June – July: Peak flowering with bold seasonal colour
Late summer: A lighter second flush of flowers may appear
With its vivid flowers, reliable flowering habit, and easy-care nature, Weigela florida ‘Red Prince’ is an excellent low-maintenance shrub for adding strong colour and pollinator interest to the garden.