Red Prince Weigela

Attracts hummingbirds
-Blooms in late spring or early summer
-Reblooms in the fall
-Red, funnel-shaped blooms cover the plant
-Grows 6-9 ft. tall with oval-rounded habit
-More cold hardy than some weigelas

This shrub is sure to attract attention and hummingbirds when it bursts into bloom in late spring or early summer—and when it blooms a second time in the fall! Rich red, funnel-shaped flowers cover the plant. Growing 6-9 ft. tall with a similar spread, Red Prince Weigela is an upright, deciduous shrub with an oval-rounded habit, making it a good choice for a specimen plant. More cold hardy than some weigelas, Red Prince is a favorite flowering shrub for northern gardeners. Grows best when planted in full sun. Deer tend to avoid. Zones 4-8.

Shipped as root ball.

Botanical Name: Weigela florida 'Red Prince'

2.25" Pot 5 Plant(s) $39.99 From $8.00 ea. Ships in Spring. 2.25" Pot 10 Plant(s) $59.99 From $6.00 ea. Ships in Spring.

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Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR
Botanical Name:
Weigela florida 'Red Prince'
Size:
2.25" Pot
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Attract Pollinator

Flower Color:
Red
Flower Form:
Funnel-shaped 1 1/4 - 1 1/2" long.
Foliage Type:
Oval, tapered, medium to dark green leaves up to 2-4" long.
Mature Spread:
6 - 9 feet
Spacing:
6 - 9 feet

Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR
Botanical Name:
Weigela florida 'Red Prince'
Size:
2.25" Pot
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Attract Pollinator

Flower Color:
Red
Flower Form:
Funnel-shaped 1 1/4 - 1 1/2" long.
Foliage Type:
Oval, tapered, medium to dark green leaves up to 2-4" long.
Mature Spread:
6 - 9 feet
Spacing:
6 - 9 feet

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
Top of plant should be just below soil level or plant at the same level it is growing in the container and 6-9 ft apart.
Soil Moisture:
Well drained
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
Prune to shape or remove old non-productive wood. After flowering.

Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2"
Planting Depth:
Top of plant should be just below the soil level or plant at the same level it is growing in the container.
Watering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.
Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year
Special Care:
Not needed

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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

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6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7B-8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
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9B-10B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25

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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroot
Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A-5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
6A	3/24/25 -5/30/25	5/26/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7B-8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
8B-9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
9B-10B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25

Shipping Notes:

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via USPS or FedEx.

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Red Prince Weigela

Botanical Name: Weigela florida 'Red Prince'

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Size:

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Foliage Type:

Mature Spread:

Spacing:

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:

Soil Moisture:

Will Tolerate:

Pruning Instructions:

Winter Care:

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Watering Requirements:

Fertilization Requirements:

Special Care:

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