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Old Fashioned Weigela

Weigela florida

Last reviewed: October 2026

Old Fashioned Weigela (Weigela florida)
Photo: (c) Yuan Zhuang, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Yuan Zhuang

Toxicity unknown

Old Fashioned Weigela (Weigela florida) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

72"–120" H × 108"–144" W

Bloom

May, Jun

Pollinators

hummingbirds, bees

Native alternatives to Old Fashioned Weigela

Old Fashioned Weigela is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.

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A deciduous flowering shrub from East Asia with arching branches and clusters of funnel-shaped pink, red or white flowers in late spring, sometimes with a lighter repeat later in summer. It flowers on old wood, so any pruning belongs right after bloom; cutting it back in winter or early spring removes that year's flowers. It blooms best in full sun, prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil, and benefits from removing a few of the oldest stems at the base every few years.

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In an HOA neighborhood

Old Fashioned Weigela takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Wildlife value

Tubular flowers draw hummingbirds and bees in late spring; not a host plant for native insects.

Common questions

How much sun does Old Fashioned Weigela need?
Old Fashioned Weigela grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Old Fashioned Weigela bloom?
Old Fashioned Weigela blooms in May and June.
What pollinators does Old Fashioned Weigela attract?
Old Fashioned Weigela draws hummingbirds and bees.
Is Old Fashioned Weigela HOA-friendly?
Old Fashioned Weigela takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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Common plant problems, and what to check first

These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.

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