A spreading shrub with dark green leaves. Bell-shaped, light red flowers, from late spring to early summer. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Weigela ‘Newport Red’
A spreading shrub with dark green leaves. Bell-shaped, light red flowers, from late spring to early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Weigela |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Newport Red' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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