SCIENTIFIC NAME: Weigela x 'ZR1' USPP 30065, CPBRAF
COMMON NAME: Electric Love® Weigela
GARDEN SIZE: 1-2 feet tall x 2-3 feet wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 4-7
EXPOSURE: Full sun
WATER & SOIL: Average water needs; thrives in well-drained soils
HABIT (FORM): Low, mounding
FOLIAGE: Deciduous; dark foliage
FLOWERS: Vibrant red, bell-shaped flowers, blooms in spring with potential for reblooming
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
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