Weigela florida 'All Summer Red' ('Slingco1')

• Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and beneficial insects, making it a great addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.

• Season of Interest: Spring through fall.
• Winter Interest: Leafless in winter, but its sturdy branches add structure to the garden.

Accent Plant: Its vivid, true red blooms and tidy form make it an excellent focal point in garden beds or borders.

Foundation Planting: Ideal for placing near buildings or entryways where its color and compact shape enhance curb appeal.

Mixed Shrub Borders: Adds vibrant contrast and long-lasting color among green or purple-foliaged shrubs.

Pollinator Gardens: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies with its trumpet-shaped, nectar-rich flowers.

Low Hedges or Mass Planting: Uniform size and repeat blooming habit make it perfect for a colorful, low-maintenance hedge or mass planting.

Container Gardening: Suitable for large pots or raised beds, offering bold, season-long color on patios or balconies.

Urban and Small-Space Gardens: Its compact, rounded habit is perfect for tighter spaces or modern landscape designs.

• Leaves: Ovate, dark green leaves with a smooth texture that provide a beautiful backdrop for the vibrant flowers.
• Fall Color: Foliage may turn a subtle yellow in fall, adding to its seasonal appeal.

• Flowering Period: Blooms from late spring to early fall.
• Flower Description: Features funnel-shaped, bright red flowers that attract attention and provide a striking contrast against the lush foliage.

• Best Time to Plant: Spring or early fall, when temperatures are mild.
• Planting Method: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball. Place the plant in the hole, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly.

Prune after flowering to shape the plant and promote bushier growth. Remove any dead or damaged wood in early spring.

Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Established plants are moderately drought-tolerant but thrive with consistent moisture.

Prefers full sun to partial shade, ideally receiving at least 6 hours of sunlight daily for optimal blooming.

Not applicable; primarily ornamental.

Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer to promote vigorous growth and blooming.

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally resistant to pests and diseases, making it a low-maintenance choice.
• Mulching: Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Attracts various pollinators, including hummingbirds and bees.

Spiraea 'Goldflame' or 'Goldmound' – Their bright golden foliage contrasts beautifully with the red flowers.

Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill' or 'Caradonna' – Upright purple-blue flower spikes add vertical texture and cool-tone contrast.

Heuchera 'Obsidian' or 'Fire Alarm' – Deep or fiery foliage pairs well with Weigela’s bold blooms and adds year-round interest.

Coreopsis 'Zagreb' or 'Moonbeam' – Fine, airy foliage and bright yellow flowers complement and soften Weigela’s form.

Nepeta 'Walker's Low' – Its lavender-blue blooms and sprawling habit create a soft base around the upright Weigela.

Boxwood (Buxus spp.) – Evergreen structure anchors the seasonal show with year-round formality.

Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain Grass) – Adds movement and fall interest, balancing Weigela’s mounded shape.

Daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.) – Repeating bloom cycles and strappy foliage make an excellent underplanting partner.