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WEIGELA 'Red Prince'

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WEIGELA 'Red Prince'

Rich red flowers set against dark green foliage. Compact and hardy

Deciduous
Leaves to 13cm (5in) long with purplish-red tints
Red
Height
1.5m (5ft)
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Upright, rounded shrub with reddish brown branches. Produces clusters of 5-13 flowers
Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Partial shade

WEIGELA 'Red Prince'

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

£15.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Additional Features

	Pests & Diseases	Leaf and bud eelworm, honey fungus
	Place of origin	Garden origin

Flower Shape

Bell/Lantern

Bell-shaped to 4cm (1½in) across

Garden Location/Conditions

	Border	Suitable for a shrub border
	Cottage garden
	Town garden

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Leaf margin

Serrulate

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

Lanceolate

(see photos above)

Pruning group

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.

Scented Plants

Scented flowers

Lightly scented

Seasonal Interest