Botanical profile

Weigela florida ‘Watermelon Kisses’

Latin name
Weigela florida ‘Watermelon Kisses’
Common name
Weigela 'Watermelon Kisses'
Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae

Weigela florida ‘Watermelon Kisses’, commonly known as ‘Watermelon Kisses’ Weigela, is a compact and very floriferous shrub, prized for its bright pink flowers with shades reminiscent of watermelon, which brighten the garden in spring and often with a summer rebloom. Its dense, rounded habit makes it an excellent choice for borders, beds, or small spaces. Its dark green foliage enhances the blooms throughout the season. Easy to grow and very adaptable, Weigela florida ‘Watermelon Kisses’ prefers a sunny exposure and well-drained soil to offer abundant and long-lasting blooms, while attracting pollinators.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 40
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Light application in spring if necessary
Soil type
Well drained
Minimum temperature
'-35 °C (-31 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Bright pink
Fruiting
Dry discrete capsules
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Bushy, rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 m (3 ft)
Width
1 m (3 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

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