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WEIGELA 'Red Prince'

Rich red flowers set against dark green foliage. Compact and hardy
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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DeciduousLeaves to 13cm (5in) long with purplish-red tints
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Red
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped to 4cm (1½in) across
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Lanceolate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright, rounded shrub with reddish brown branches. Produces clusters of 5-13 flowers
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowersLightly scented
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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