With its lush abundance of flowers, the easy-to-care for weigela is a real eye-catcher, regardless of whether you are planting a small, dwarf weigela, such as the variety “All Summer Red” or the tall growing Weigelia Bristol Ruby.
Is weigela a poisonous plant?
Weigela is an inedible but non-toxic plant that is well suited to family gardens. Its flowers should not be consumed or used as food decoration, but there is no danger if accidentally consumed.
Weigela is not poisonous, so it is also suitable for a family garden. However, it is considered inedible and is not considered a useful plant. The flowers are also not suitable for consumption and should therefore not be used as decoration on food.
What should I consider when planting weigela?
The lush flowers of a weigela are particularly effective when the plant has enough space. It should be placed in the sun if possible, although it also thrives in a partially shaded location. The more light it gets, the more beautiful and lush a weigela blooms. In the shade, the flowers will be very sparse or your weigela will not bloom at all.
The weigela also looks beautiful in a hedge. There it can be easily combined with other plants and provides colorful variety in the greenery. The small varieties are most suitable for planting in a container. A tall growing weigela like the Bristol Ruby needs special care and possibly special pruning.
The most important things in brief:
- non-toxic
- inedible
- suitable for family gardens
Tip
The weigela is not suitable for consumption, but it is not poisonous either. Permanent damage is not to be expected if a flower ends up in your mouth.
