SCIENTIFIC NAME: Weigela florida 'WFMOBLA' PP #27,661

COMMON NAME: Coco Krunch® Weigela

GARDEN SIZE: 2-3 feet tall x 2-3 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 4-8

EXPOSURE: Full sun

WATER & SOIL: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry; thrives in average, well-drained soils

HABIT (FORM): Compact, mounded form

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; burgundy, dark ruby-red foliage

FLOWERS: Soft red flowers, blooms from spring to summer

PLANT ORIGIN: Northern China, Korea, and Japan

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a host for local insects and wildlife. May provide food for insects.

FERTILIZING: Not necessary, but organic compost may be applied in the spring.

PRUNING: Not necessary, but may be shortened by no more than a third while dormant (February is good) to promote bushiness

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

USES: Hedges