weigela
Weigela is a genus of deciduous shrubs belonging to the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae), native to East Asia, particularly China, Japan, and Korea. The genus comprises approximately 12 species, though some classifications recognize fewer. Weigela plants are valued for their ornamental qualities, featuring attractive flowers, glossy foliage, and upright growth habits.
The most commonly cultivated species is Weigela florida, also known as the Japanese weigela or Korean weigela.
Weigela shrubs typically grow 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters) tall, with some varieties reaching
Weigela is often used in landscaping for hedges, borders, or specimen plants. Its flowers attract pollinators
Propagation can be achieved through semi-ripe cuttings or layering, and weigela is generally disease-resistant, though powdery