Weigela Sonic Bloom® Ghost

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Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.


Adored by Hummingbirds
Its presence won’t go unnoticed! Foliage materializes with chartreuse hues that transform to a golden glow. Vibrant rose-red flowers in late spring abundantly reappear in late summer to fall – a welcome super ‘natural’ encounter! Hummingbirds will come in droves to the trumpet-shaped blossoms of Weigela Sonic Bloom® Ghost. Weigela are low-maintenance deciduous shrubs. Proven Winners® selections are trialed and tested to be colorful, long blooming, carefree and easy to grow.

Code WEGH

Patent PP20,025 'Carlton'

Plant Type Shrubs

Species florida

Height Tall 4-5'

Spacing Plant 4-5' apart

Bloom Time Late Spring

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Zones 4-8

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Product

Proven Winners

These varieties have been proven in trials around the world to be vigorous and easy to grow. Best of all, Proven Winners are known to be absolutely covered with vibrant, long-blooming flowers.

Special Features

  • Deer Resistant
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Long-Blooming
  • Rabbit Resistant

Planting Sites

  • Good for Hedge

Weigela General Information

Weigela are deciduous shrubs that are very adaptable and easily grown. Prolific, trumpet-shaped flowers on gracefully arching branches. Adored by hummingbirds. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Weigela Plant Care

No pruning required for consistent rebloom. Can prune right after the first spring bloom to shape. Fast growing, low maintenance. Minimal pruning needed. If desired, prune to shape after blooms have faded to shape. Weigela Sonic Bloom Ghost blooms on old wood. If desired, after their first 3-5 years in the ground, Weigela benefit by removing the oldest stems every other year or so.