Weigelia Red Prince – Weigela florida Red Prince
Main interest
The Weigelia Red Prince is a compact and vigorous ornamental shrub, renowned for its spectacular flowering. Its trumpet-shaped dark carmine-red flowers brighten the garden in May-June, followed by a second flush in September, extending the show into autumn. With an adult height of 1.25 m and width of 1.40 m, it has a rounded, slightly spreading habit, ideal for flower beds, low hedges or as a specimen. Very hardy (down to −29 °C), it adapts to cold climates and varied soils. Its bright green deciduous foliage enhances the intensity of the flowers. Easy to grow and maintain, it attracts bees and butterflies, enriching biodiversity. The Red Prince embodies elegance and robustness, offering generous and lasting flowering.
Origin and characteristics
- Geographic origin: Horticultural selection, derived from Weigela florida native to Asia (China, Korea, Japan).
- Botanical family: Caprifoliaceae.
- Notable features: Modern cultivar, valued for its dark carmine-red flowering and repeat flowering in autumn.
Description
- Adult height: 1.25 m
- Adult width: 1.40 m
- Habit: Rounded, compact, slightly spreading
- Bark: Brown-grey, smooth on young shoots, rougher with age
- Foliage: Deciduous, bright green, opposite, oval
- Growth: Moderate, regular
- Hardiness: Down to −29 °C
Flowering and fruiting
- Flowering period: May-June
Flowering and fruiting
- Flowering period: May-June, then a second flush in September.
- Flowers: Trumpet-shaped, grouped in clusters, intense dark carmine-red colour.
- Fruits: Elongated capsules, not very decorative.
- Melliferous features: Attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
Exposure and soil
- Ideal exposure: Sun or partial shade, prefer bright locations for optimal flowering.
- Soil type: Fertile, fresh but well-drained, tolerates slightly calcareous soils.
- Soil nature: Neutral to slightly acidic, humus-rich, not too dry.
Planting
- Soil preparation: Loosen and enrich with organic compost, mulch after planting.
- Spacing: 1.40 to 1.50 m depending on desired effect.
- How to plant: Plant all year round outside frost and heat, water abundantly after planting.
Watering
- At planting: Regular watering to promote rooting.
- At maturity: Moderate, water during prolonged drought to support flowering.
Pruning
- When and how: After main flowering (June), remove faded shoots and open the centre. Avoid severe pruning.
Propagation
- Methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, layering.
Garden uses
- Ideal location: Flower beds, low hedges, solitary on lawn.
- Recommended associations: Spireas, dwarf lilacs, shrub roses, lavenders.
- Traditional uses: Purely ornamental, valued for spectacular flowering.
Disease protection
- Possible sensitivities: Not very sensitive, sometimes aphids or powdery mildew.
- Prevention: Good aeration, avoid excess humidity, natural treatments with black soap or horsetail manure.
Tips for good growth
Install in fertile, well-drained soil, in bright exposure. Light pruning after flowering stimulates repeat flowering. Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots.
Specificities of the cultivar
Weigelia Red Prince stands out for its dark carmine-red flowering and ability to repeat flowering in autumn. Its exceptional hardiness (−29 °C) and compact habit make it versatile and suitable for gardens of all sizes.
The Weigela florida Red Prince is a compact and robust ornamental shrub, valued for its intense red flowering in summer and repeat flowering in autumn. Easy to grow, it adapts to fertile, well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. Its remarkable hardiness makes it ideal for cold climates. It attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators, enriching the garden biodiversity. Placed in beds, hedges or as a specimen, it brings colour and elegance. This cultivar combines beauty, resistance and ease of maintenance.
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