Weigela 'Bristol Ruby'

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WeigelaShrub, DeciduousFamily: Caprifoliaceae

Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Weigelas are easily grown, undemanding plants that soon develop into fine leafy shrubs with showy early summer flowers and, in some cases, attractive variegated foliage. Varieties of both kinds have evolved from the most popular species, Weigela florida, a Far Eastern species introduced in 1848 and used many times since to sire new hybrids.

Weigela 'Bristol Ruby' has mid-green leaves, which are complemented by deep red, funnel-shaped flowers in summer. It's perfect for growing in a mixed border and its flowers are loved by bees.

Grow Weigela 'Bristol Ruby' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. To prune, cut back shoots to a strong pair of buds just after they have bloomed. Once the plant is established, cut back about a quarter of the older stems to ground level every year to encourage new growth.

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Weigela ‘Bristol ruby’ and wildlife

Weigela ‘Bristol ruby’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Weigela ‘Bristol ruby’ poisonous?

Weigela ‘Bristol ruby’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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