Shrub 'Red Prince' 2L

Shrub 'Red Prince' – Intense red flowers in your garden

The shrub 'Red Prince' (Weigela florida 'Red Prince') is a striking shrub variety, known for its abundant, intense red flowering and decorative leaves. Perfect for home gardens, parks and allotments, it is a beautiful accent in any garden.

Characteristics of the shrub 'Red Prince'

Flowers

• Colour: Large, bell-shaped flowers with an intense red colour.
• Flowering: They bloom from May to June and sometimes repeat flowering in autumn.
• Advantages: The flowers attract pollinating insects and add an intense accent to the garden.

List

• Color: Oval, dark green leaves that contrast beautifully with red flowers.
• Color change: In autumn, the leaves turn yellow, which adds charm to the shrub.

Height and Size

• Height: It reaches a height of 1.5 to 2 meters.
• Width: Similar width, making it an ideal choice for gardens of different sizes.

Growing and Caring for the 'Red Prince' shrub

Position

• The best: It grows best in sunny positions, but it can also tolerate partial shade.
• Recommendations: The more sunshine, the more abundant flowering.

Soil

• Type: Prefers fertile, humus, moderately moist soils.
• Reaction: Tolerates slightly acidic or neutral soils.

Watering

• Recommendations: Regular watering, especially during periods of drought, ensures optimal growth of the plant.

Fertilization

• Recommendations: In spring, it is worth using a compound fertilizer that supports flowering and development of the plant.

Trimming

• Recommendations: Pruning after flowering helps to maintain a compact habit and stimulates the plant to bloom more abundantly next year.

Application of the shrub 'Red Prince'

• Gardens: Ideal for home gardens, parks and allotments.
• Solitaire: It is perfect as a solitaire, attracting the eye thanks to its intense flowers.
• Hedges: Can be used in creating low, unformed hedges.
• Compositions: It goes well with other flowering plants against a background of dark leaves.

Plant Specification

• Flower pot: 2 liters
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes