How big does Weigela grow?

About 2.5 m × 2.5 m after ten years (height × width). Its ultimate size is 1.5–3 m × 1.5–3.6 m.

What soil does Weigela grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, clay, sandy, calcareous, acidic.

Hardy down to -34 °C (USDA zone 4, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

Is Weigela toxic to children?

No. Reliable sources list it as non-toxic to children.

How far from the house should Weigela be planted?

Plant it at least 2 m from buildings. Keep it at least 0.5 m from paving.

How far apart should Weigela be planted?

Planted on its own, it needs 1.5 m between plants. For a hedge, allow 1 plants per metre.

When does Weigela flower?

Flowering: May–June, pink, red, white.

How much water does Weigela need?

Water need: medium. Drought tolerance: medium.

How much does Weigela cost?

It sells for roughly €4 to €100 in local shops, depending on size.

Weigela

Weigela florida

Weigela (Weigela florida) is a shrub that reaches 2.5 m × 2.5 m after ten years. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -34 °C. Drought tolerance: medium. Non-toxic to children. Sold in local shops from about €4.

Illustration of Weigela — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

An easy, dependable deciduous shrub that is covered in funnel-shaped pink, red or white flowers in late spring and early summer, often with a lighter second flush in late summer. It flowers best in sun but takes light shade, and grows in almost any soil that is not waterlogged. It blooms on last year's wood, so prune right after flowering and thin out the oldest stems every few years, or it gets bare and sprawling.

Key facts

Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water need: Medium
Care: Low
Size after 10 years: 2.5 m × 2.5 m
Hardiness: down to -34 °C
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D May–June, pink, red, white

Group	Shrub
Light	Full sun, Part shade
Size after 10 years	2.5 m × 2.5 m
Ultimate size	1.5–3 m × 1.5–3.6 m
Hardiness	down to -34 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Calcareous, Acidic
Foliage	Deciduous
Flowering	May–June, pink, red, white
Water need	Medium
Drought tolerance	Medium
Maintenance	Low
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	at least 2 m
Distance from paving	at least 0.5 m
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	150 cm
For dogs	no data
For cats	no data
For children	Non-toxic
Typical price	from about €4

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
20+ cm	approx. €7
20-40 cm	approx. €13
20-30 cm	approx. €11
30+ cm	approx. €8
30-40 cm	approx. €8
30-50 cm	approx. €10
60-80 cm	approx. €35
size not stated	approx. €4 – €100

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 13, 2026 · How our data is made

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Guide on the topic

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