56 Weigela Bristol Ruby Hedge

The bristol ruby weigela is a beautiful well formed shrub which grows 4 8 tall.

Weigela bristol ruby hedge. Bristol ruby is a deciduous shrub of upright habit with dark green leaves and dark crimson bell shaped flowers in late spring and early summer. In late spring to early summer showy ruby red flowers are produced in great quantities and literally cover the foliage. Pruning and shaping is important for weigela to look beautiful. Weigela bristol ruby is a particularly attractive hardy and easy to grow bushy shrub of upright habit and is a perfect addition to any mixed border or as a very pretty informal hedge. They can grow to 200cm having a growth rate of approximately 30 40cm per year. Weigela will tolerate most well drained soils and pollution in sun or partial shade. Sculpt and shape your plant to your heart s desire.

Weigela florida bristol ruby is a deciduous shrub of upright habit with narrowly ovate dark green leaves. Once the plant is established cut back about a quarter of the older stems to ground level every year to encourage new growth. Pruning immediately after blooms fade will encourage reblooming. Bristol ruby as well as most other weigelas tolerate any type of pruning any time of the year. The bell shaped flowers are adored by hummingbirds. To prune cut back shoots to a strong pair of buds just after they have bloomed. Grow weigela bristol ruby in moist but well drained soil in full sun to partial shade.