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Weigela florida 'Red Prince'
Developed by the University of Iowa, it's noted for its hardiness and exceptional flowering ability.
Two seasons of bloom every year! 'Red Prince' is a marvel in the sunny border, foundation, or hedge. With unrivaled flower power and pure red blooms that keep their scarlet hues no matter how bright the sun, it's a pleasure no garden should be denied!
This full-sized Weigela (the kind they are now calling "old-fashioned"!) reaches 5 to 6 feet high and wide, with 4½-inch pointed oval leaves of deep green occasionally flushed with purple. Well-branched and upright, it is dense and gives the impression of being very compact, thanks to its amazing flower strength. The first bloom arrives in late spring, unbelievably profuse, and remains for weeks of enjoyment. The second arises in late summer and often carries the garden into fall!
These flowers are long, funnel-shaped, and bright scarlet. Hummingbirds fit their beaks neatly inside them and arrive early to claim their territory. Butterflies also stop by for sips of nectar, and bees visit frequently. All of this pretty color just enhances the sight of 'Red Prince' in the sunny garden.
Very easy to grow in well-drained soil, this shrub is a good size for many uses, from the foundation to a hedge or privacy screen to a long line up the driveway. Happy in long, hot summers, it won't stress during short dry spells or other unseasonable weather events. And 'Red Prince' needs no pruning, unless you choose to shape it.
Developed by the University of Iowa, 'Red Prince' is far more hardy and longer-blooming than earlier cultivars. Its season of rebloom is unparalleled, making it a favorite. Combine it with other classic varieties and with exciting newcomers in the sunny border this season! Zones 4-8.
| Genus | Weigela |
| Species | florida |
| Variety | 'Red Prince' |
| Bloom Season | Late Spring - Late Summer |
| Habit | Upright |
| Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Plant Height | 5 ft - 6 ft |
| Plant Width | 5 ft - 6 ft |
| Item Form | Trade Gallon (3qt) |
| Additional Characteristics | Bloom First Year, Butterfly Lovers, Easy Care Plants, Fast Growing, Flower, Free Bloomer, Hummingbird Lovers, Repeat Bloomer |
| Bloom Color | Dark Red |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green, Purple |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Heat Tolerant, Humidity Tolerant |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Border, Foliage Interest, Hedge, Specimen |
| Restrictions | CAN, HI, PR |
- Butterflies like a lot of sunlight, so locate your garden in a sunny area.
- If you live in a windy location, plant your butterfly-attracting plants near a building, fence, or hedge to protect them.
- Plant a variety of nectar-rich plants, as well as shrubs and evergreens for shelter.
- Since many butterflies and native flowering plants have co-evolved, try to put in some that are native to your area. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center provides lists of plants native to states and regions.
- Certain colors are particularly attracting to butterflies – red, yellow, pink, purple, or orange blooms that are clustered or flat-topped, with a short flower tubes are especially attractive to adult butterflies.
- Avoid using pesticides, especially around nectar-producing plants.
- Provide a shallow source of water – try a birdbath with pebbles lining the bowl.
- Place a rock in a sunny spot for butterfly basking and resting.
- Create a "puddling area" by digging a shallow hole filled with compost or manure where rainwater will collect and release essential salts and minerals.
- If you want butterflies to breed in your garden, put in some caterpillar food plants, such as parsley, milkweeds, asters, thistles, violets, clover, grasses, and Queen Anne’s Lace.
- Since butterflies need nectar throughout the entire adult phase of their lives, try to create a design that will allow for a continuous bloom – when one stops blooming, another starts.
