This deciduous shrub has ascending branches with drooping branchlets that form a rounded crown. It has broad dark green, toothed oval leaves and the narrow bell-shaped reddish flowers appear in small clusters during early summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 9 

Weigela hortensis is naturally found in Japan growing in woodlands in fertile moist well drained soils. It prefers an open sunny position and is drought tender but frost tolerant. 

This shrub is grown for its habit and flowers. It is planted in shrub borders for screening or in woodland settings on the coast and in the mountains. It establishes in 3 to 4 years and is suitable for cool climates. It is also used as a specimen plant though not commonly cultivated. ID 2706

Weigela (VIE-ge-la) hortensis (hor-TEN-sis)

Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)