How to Care for Weigela subsessilis

Korean name: 병꽃나무

Weigela subsessilis is a deciduous shrub that produces red or pink flowers in spring and grows in a rounded shape with spreading branches. Its leaves are oval, somewhat thick, and glossy. It is relatively easy to care for and commonly used as a garden plant.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Korea, Japan, China
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: garden plant, spring bloom, deciduous shrub, hardy
• Also known as: Weigela

Care Guide

• Light: Place in a location with plenty of sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: -15 to 25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and autumn.

Common questions

How often should you water Weigela subsessilis?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Weigela subsessilis?

It likes Place in a location with plenty of sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Use well-draining soil..

Is Weigela subsessilis safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Weigela subsessilis good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around -15 to 25°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and autumn..