The Weigela is not only easy to care for but also very robust. This, together with its lush flowering in spring, makes it an almost ideal plant for a lively and varied garden.

If the weigela shows diseased leaves, this is often due to care errors

Diseases occur very rarely in the weigela. Often the cause is a less suitable location or less than optimal care. As a rule, however, you can remedy the situation quickly and the plant does not suffer any permanent damage.

What diseases can occur in the weigela?

From time to time a weigela suffers from leaf spot disease, an infection with different fungi. As the name suggests, the leaves show spots. Depending on the pathogen, these can be yellowish, red or brown. Damp weather and poorly drying leaves favor the spread of these fungi, as does a small planting distance, lack of nutrients or light and incorrect fertilization.

Which pests occur with weigela?

Pests are also rarely found on the weigela. In very dry locations, however, aphids appear from time to time. These can usually be treated quite easily with home remedies. Aphids belong to the roundworms and can also occur with weigela. They feed on the leaves, as do aphids.

The essentials in brief:

  • pretty tough
  • not susceptible to plant diseases
  • occasionally occurring: leaf spot disease, aphids, aphids on dry soil

How do I fight aphids and co?

Unfortunately, you cannot do much against leaf spot disease with home remedies. Cut off infested plant parts generously and then disinfect the tool used so that you cannot transfer any pathogens to other plants. Dispose of the clippings carefully and not on the compost. The fungal spores survive there and are later distributed throughout the garden with the compost.

The best way to combat aphids is with a strong jet of water or a mixture of water, soft soap (€44.90) and spirit. With a small infestation, thorough rinsing may be sufficient. Then water the weigela regularly, but not too much. This is how you prevent a re-infestation.

tips

Before you resort to chemical pesticides, it is better to try using home remedies first.

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