SCIENTIFIC NAME: Weigela x 'Slingco 2' USPP26841, CPBR5267

COMMON NAME: Maroon Swoon® Weigela

GARDEN SIZE: 4-5 feet tall x 4-5 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 4-7

EXPOSURE: Full sun

WATER & SOIL: Average water needs; thrives in well-drained soils

HABIT (FORM): Mounding

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; rich green foliage

FLOWERS: Dark red, bell-shaped, fragrant flowers; blooms heavily in spring, reblooms with light pruning

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