Last but not least, the weigela captivates the viewer with its lush abundance of flowers. If this does not happen, then that is more than a pity. Look for the cause so that you can look forward to the usual splendor of color again next year.
A location that is too shady can be the reason why the weigela does not bloom
Why doesn't the weigela bloom?
Even if the weigela can basically be described as easy to care for, there are a few reasons why its usual splendor of flowers is missing. In most cases, these are due to the location or the care, diseases are rare in the weigela.
In addition to a lack of light, incorrect pruning is a common cause of sparse or no flowering at all. If you cut back the weigela in autumn, there is a high risk that you will accidentally cut off the flower buds for the following year. These form before winter and not on the young spring shoots in the year of flowering.
Not only does too much pruning damage the abundance of flowers in your weigela, but also too little. If it is not circumcised at all for several years, then it tends to age. The old shoots become increasingly lignified and do not produce any flowers and only a few fresh shoots.
Possible reasons for no flowering:
- too little sun
- wrong pruning
- senescence
How do I get my Weigela to bloom profusely again?
If too little sun is the reason for the lack of flowering, then you have little choice but to transplant the weigela. You should also do this in good time, because if the plant is older than about four years, it will not do so well if you change location.
Revitalize a senile weigela with a rather radical makeover cut. Shorten all shoots to a length of about 20 centimeters. In the spring after next it will be in full bloom again.
tips
It is best to cut back your weigela immediately after flowering. So there is neither the danger of senescence nor of cutting the wrong shoots.