Botanical profile
Weigela 'Samba'
Latin name
Weigela 'Samba'
Common name
Weigela 'Samba'
Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae
With its evocative name, Weigela 'Samba' dances in flowerbeds with its bright to soft pink flowers, creating a charming two-tone effect. This cultivar brings a lively and cheerful atmosphere, perfect for livening up structured or natural gardens. It seduces with its ability to brighten plant scenes with energy, while maintaining a harmonious shape that makes it equally attractive alone or in groups.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameWeigela 'Samba'
Latin nameWeigela 'Samba'
FamilyCaprifoliaceae
TypeShrub
Plant
description
description
With its evocative name, Weigela 'Samba' dances in flowerbeds with its bright to soft pink flowers, creating a charming two-tone effect. This cultivar brings a lively and cheerful atmosphere, perfect for livening up structured or natural gardens. It seduces with its ability to brighten plant scenes with energy, while maintaining a harmonious shape that makes it equally attractive alone or in groups.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Neutral to slightly acidic, well drained
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
Spring
Flower colorPink
Foliage colorGreen
Habit / shape
Shrubby
Fruiting
Small, dry capsules, rarely visible.
Size
and facts
and facts
Height1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Spread1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 28
Minimum temperature'-34°C
Foliage typeObsolete
HummingbirdsAttracts hummingbirds
ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
PollinatorsSupports pollinators
PetsPet friendly
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Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Flowers that attract hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
