About the Weigela - Red
Prince :
The Red Prince Weigela, Weigela florida Red
Prince, is a deciduous shrub with dark red flowers.
It is a full sized plant with good hardiness. The
red flowers hold late into the season.
It grows best in full sun to partial sun. Foliage
is deep, purple-tinted green and forms a compact
mound, reaching 6' when mature. Prefers well-drained
soil. The cultivar 'Red Prince' is an egg-shaped,
upright shrub with mid-green leaves to 4-1/2 inches
long. Red, bell-shaped flowers bloom in early summer
and again in late summer. Flowers attract
hummingbirds. Suitable for shrub and mixed border.
