SCIENTIFIC NAME: Weigela florida 'SMNWFRP' USPP 29,990, Can PBRAF
COMMON NAME: Sonic Bloom® Pure Pink Weigela
GARDEN SIZE: 3-5 feet tall x 3-5 feet wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 4-8
EXPOSURE: Full sun
WATER & SOIL: Average water needs; prefers well-drained soils
HABIT (FORM): Upright
FOLIAGE: Deciduous; dark green foliage
FLOWERS: Pure pink, trumpet-like flowers, reblooms from late spring through frost
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