Flowers the Very First Year

Red Cardinal Weigela

Flowers the Very First Year

A fast bloomer! Bell-shaped crimson blossoms cover the sweeping branches early summer to frost by the very first summer. Grows 6-8 ft. tall. Best in full sun. Bareroot. Zones 4-9. 2-3 ft bareroot.
This plant attracts butterflies.

Estimated Shipping Date:

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	All Other Perennials & Potted Plants
3A-4A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
4B	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25
6A	3/24/25 - 5/30/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25
7B	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8B	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
10A & B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7A: May 26, 2025 Zones 7B-10B: May 5, 2025

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Weigela florida 'Vanicekii'; Family: Caprifoliaceae
Height: 6 - 8 Feet
Spacing:6 - 8 feet.
Depth:Soak roots 2 - 6 hours before planting and plant so stain on trunk is at same level as previously planted.
Spread:8 - 10 feet.
Light Required:Full Sun
Color: Rosy-red blossoms.
Size: 2-3' Bareroot
Blooms: Late Spring, Early Summer
Zone: 4 - 8 (-20° F.).

Form: Shrub, deciduous, weigela.
Flower Form: Funnel-shaped flowers in clusters. Ocassionally will bloom throughout the season.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil.
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast growth rate.
Pruning: Prune if needed after flowering. Dead or damaged branches can be removed anytime.
Foliage: Medium green foliage, no Fall color.