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Other names for Weigela florida

Korean weigela, Hua Guan Men, Chai Men Guan Chai, Linjie crabapple. Latin scientific name:Primula poissonii Franch.

Distribution of Weigela florida

In China, it is mainly distributed in North China and East China, mostly growing on mountain slopes at an altitude of about 1000 m in moist valleys or near water.

Morphological characteristics of Weigela florida

Weigela florida is a deciduous shrub with luxuriant branches and leaves, and its flowering period can last up to several months. The leaves are mostly ovate, some with slightly pointed tips and serrated edges, and the petioles are relatively short. The corolla is funnel-shaped and bell-shaped, and the flower color is dark red or purplish red. The flowering period is from May to July, and the fruiting period is from September to October. It is suitable for planting along courtyard walls, and can also be used as a plant along winding paths; it is also excellent material for accenting rockeries and slopes.

Growth habits of Weigela florida

Weigela florida is shade-tolerant, cold-tolerant, and highly adaptable to the environment. It can tolerate poor and thin soil, though it grows even better in soil rich in humus; it is afraid of waterlogging.