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    Weigela Newport Red

    Scientific Name: Weigela 'Vanicek'

    Also Known As

    • Weigela florida 'Newport Red'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-7'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 5b-9b

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    Weigela Newport Red plant details

    Weigela Newport Red is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring magenta flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Weigela Newport Red

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 7 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Weigela Newport Red

    USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Vigorous growing form, with purple red flowers and greenish winter stems to 5-6' tall.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Weigela Newport Red plant

    How to Grow Weigela Newport Red

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • magenta

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Weigela 'Red Prince'

    Scientific Name: Weigela florida 'Red Prince'

    aka Red Prince Weigela

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Weigela 'Red Prince' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Weigela florida My Monet® PP16824

    Scientific Name: Weigela florida 'Verweig'

    aka Weigela 'My Monet', Weigela 'Verweig', Weigela florida 'My Monet', Weigela florida 'My Monet'®, Weigela My Monet™

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Weigela florida My Monet® PP16824 flower by Grace Peterson
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    Weigela Ghost® PP20025

    Scientific Name: Weigela 'Carlton'

    aka Weigela 'Ghost', Weigela florida 'Carlton', Weigela florida 'Ghost', Weigela florida Ghost™, CARDINAL SHRUB

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Weigela Ghost® PP20025 flower by Avant Gardens
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    Weigela 'Looymansii Aurea'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Weigela 'Looymansii Aurea' flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Weigela middendorfiana

    aka Weigela middendorffiana

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Weigela middendorfiana flower, foliage by Hanna Zelenko
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