Blooms heavily in spring, then sporadically in summer, with hot rose pink flowers. Foliage emerges with the dark color, but it will fade with summer’s heat to green with purple hues.. Easy to grow with a slow to moderate growth rate. Botanical Name- Weigela florida ‘Alexandra’ Pronunciation- wy-JEE-luh flor-EE-duh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 5 ft Mature Height- 5 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, well drained, very adaptable Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Rose pink Bloom Time- Early + rebloom Companion Plants- Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ – dark foliage vs purple spikes 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
