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. |