With its colorful abundance of flowers, an easy-care weigela is not only an eye-catcher in parks but also in the home garden. Dwarf varieties that remain small are also suitable for cultivation in tubs, while large varieties grow up to three meters high.

The Weigela likes sunny locations

Find the best location

In order for a weigela to come into its own, it needs enough space. Basically, it grows almost everywhere. However, the weigela does not bloom in the shade and even in semi-shade it is quite lazy to bloom, so it is better to plant a weigela in a sunny place.

Prepare the ground well

Loose, permeable and nutrient-rich soil is ideal for the weigela. However, you can prepare a less suitable soil accordingly. Mix some sand into heavy soil and add a good portion of well-rotted compost to the planting hole to increase nutrient density. Like many other plants, the weigela does not tolerate waterlogging at all.

When should I plant weigela?

If you bought a weigela as a container plant, you can transplant it into the garden at practically any time. Plantings in spring and autumn are generally quite tolerable, summer plantings entail more intensive care. If you want to plant the weigela in a hedge, then adjust the time to the needs of possibly more sensitive plants.

Plant the weigela in the bucket

If you have decided on a small weigela, you can also plant it in a bucket or other container. Permeability is also very important here. Therefore, use a vessel with a hole in the bottom, which you cover with an old potsherd. Freshly repotted, your weigela's nutritional needs are well covered for some time. Later, you should fertilize potted plants regularly.

The essentials in brief:

  • sunny location
  • humus rich, well drained soil
  • Put compost in the planting hole
  • Dwarf varieties can be planted in tubs

tips

If you want your weigela to bloom profusely, choosing the right location is very important, because the weigela does not bloom as well as you might want in the shade.

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Vegetable garden