Crimson Kisses Weigela is clothed in stunning clusters of crimson trumpet-shaped flowers with white throats along the branches from late spring to mid summer. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall colour.
Crimson Kisses Weigela will grow to be about 32 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 32 inches. It has a low canopy. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.
This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Details
Botanical Name
Weigela x 'Crimson Kiss'
Common Name
Crimson Kiss Weigela
Hardiness Zone
- 4a
Appearance
Max Height
32 inches
Max Spread
32 inches
Plant Form
- Mounded
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Crimson
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Late Spring to Mid Summer
Moisture
Average to Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
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