SCIENTIFIC NAME: Weigela florida 'VUKOZGemini' USPP 28,969, Can 6,776

COMMON NAME: Czechmark Trilogy® Weigela

GARDEN SIZE: 36-42 inches tall x 36-42 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 4-8

EXPOSURE: Full sun

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

HABIT (FORM): Mounded

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; glossy apple green foliage

FLOWERS: White, pink, and red flowers, blooms in late spring to early 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