Shockingly vibrant red bell-shaped flowers cover dark foliage for a unique look and rich contrast. It’s compact and showy, plant it along a walkway, in mixed garden beds or as the star of a decorative patio pot. Easy to grow! Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Botanical Name- Weigela x ‘ZR1’ Pronunciation- wy-JEE-luh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 3 ft Mature Height- 2 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Moist, well-drained soil Current Size- 2 Bloom Color- Red Bloom Time- Mid spring – late summer Companion Plants- Echinacea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ – bright color synergy, pollinators Fauna Attracted- Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C28 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape; water in dry spells and fertilize in spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and encourage fresh growth. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Improve clay soil drainage and mulch to conserve moisture. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, aphids
