weigela

Water Weigela 'Alexandra Wine and Roses' regularly, especially during the first growing season. To establish a good root system, keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Water deeply - about 1 inch of water per week is plenty. However, if temperatures are unusually high, you may need to give the plant more water. Water in the morning so the foliage can dry off before evening. In the summer, cut back watering slightly. Give your plant a deep soak every 7 to 10 days instead. Once established, Weigelas are quite drought-tolerant; however, if you want lush foliage, continue regular weekly watering. In winter, when plants enter dormancy, you can reduce how often you water, but do not let the soil dry out completely. Check the soil moisture every few weeks and if the surface feels dry, water the plant.

The weigela (Weigela florida 'Alexandra' WINE AND ROSES) is an attractive deciduous shrub with deep pink flowers blooming in spring and summer. It does best in full sunlight, which means it should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunshine each day. Best results will be seen when weigela is planted in an area that has morning sun and some shade in the afternoon. It will tolerate partial shade, but less flower production should be expected. Too much shade will stunt the growth of the plant and reduce flowering.

Weigela florida 'Alexandra' WINE AND ROSES should be pruned in early spring, before the plant begins to actively grow again. Pruning should involve only removing dead, damaged, or diseased branches, and cutting back overly long stems. The main pruning of this plant should only involve light shaping. Because 'Alexandra' has an upright nature, it can be cut back by up to a third of its size to encourage more bushy growth. This should only be done once a year after the plant has fully bloomed. Removing flowers when they fade may also help encourage a more dense plant.