Weigela – Red Prince
Weigela florida 'Red Prince'
Red Prince Weigela is a classic flowering shrub prized for its brilliant crimson-red blooms and dependable performance in Wisconsin landscapes. Throughout late spring and often into summer, clusters of vibrant trumpet-shaped flowers cover the shrub, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators. Its rich green foliage provides a beautiful backdrop for the colorful blooms, while its upright growth habit makes it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, borders, and specimen gardens. Red Prince remains one of the most popular red-flowering shrubs for Midwest landscapes.
Height (5–6 ft.) Reaches a mature height of approximately 5 to 6 feet with a spread of 5 to 6 feet. Thrives in full sun and adapts well to a variety of soil conditions. Produces abundant crimson-red blooms in late spring with occasional reblooming throughout summer. Excellent for pollinator gardens, landscape borders, foundation plantings, and focal points.