For the ideal location for a weigela, the sun or light is particularly important, because the weigela does not bloom well in the shade. Even in partial shade, the flowering can be significantly smaller than you might like.
Which location is best for a weigela?
The ideal location for a weigela is a sunny to partially shaded place with fresh, moist soil without waterlogging. In the shade, the abundance of flowers decreases significantly, so sufficient light is crucial for lush blooms.
Where does a weigela feel at home?
In May at the latest, at the beginning of the flowering period, it will be clear whether the location for your weigela has actually been well chosen. Although it is easy to care for and robust, it does not like shade, waterlogged or too dry soil. A place in full sun with fresh, humus-rich soil is ideal. Loosen solid soil with a little sand or fine gravel. Mulching retains moisture better in the soil.
Are there any special features for planting hedges?
Make sure that a weigela gets enough light even in the hedge. This is necessary for beautiful flowers. You can set special accents here with colorful-leaved varieties or a species with interesting autumn colors.
Take special care when pruning a weigela hedge so that you do not mistakenly cut off the flower buds for the next blooming season. These form in autumn and not in spring. Once the buds have been cut off, the next season will unfortunately be canceled for the pruned plant.
The most important things in brief:
- sunny to partially shaded
- Flowering decreases significantly in the shade
- fresh, moist soil
- no waterlogging
Tip
Be sure to give your weigela a place in full sun, it will thank you with a lush abundance of flowers.
