Saturday, January 11, 2014

Weigela florida





Botanical Name: Weigela florida
Common Name: Pink Weigela
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Type: Broad leaved half deciduous half evergreen shrub
Origin/Habitat: Asia
Leaf Character: Opposite, simple, up to 4" the shape is elliptic or obovate,  margin serrate, top is glabrous, bottom is pubesent on veins 
Flower Type: Solitary or short clusters with funnel shape, sepals united at base, individual flowers up to 1" 
Color: Pink, red dark, magenta
Period: Late spring and summer 
Fruit: Persistant capsule, with oblong shape from 0.25 to 0.50" brown color, comes during winter
Exposure: Partial Sun or shade
Water: From moderate to regular
Pests: Aphids, mites and nematodes
Diseases: Subject to mildew, if kept too moist
Propagation: By cuttings and division
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