Weigela hybrid Prism™ Firebird

Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees with tubular, nectar-rich blooms.

Deer and rabbits tend to avoid due to slightly bitter foliage.

Adds pollinator value to mixed garden plantings.

Spring: Fresh growth and first bloom flush of red flowers.

Summer: Occasional rebloom; foliage maintains color and density.

Fall: Foliage remains green before dropping late in the season.

Winter: Compact structure adds interest even when dormant.

– Excellent for borders, containers, foundation plantings, pollinator gardens, or compact hedges; perfect accent shrub for mixed landscapes

Glossy, dark green foliage with subtle burgundy undertones in full sun.

Dense, ovate leaves form a lush, uniform canopy.

Retains healthy color throughout the growing season, providing contrast to vivid flowers.

Produces abundant fiery red tubular flowers in clusters along the stems.

Blooms heavily in late spring to early summer, with light reblooming in late summer under good conditions.

Flowers are rich in nectar and vibrant against the dark foliage.

Choose a site with full sun to light partial shade and well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and just as deep.

Loosen the surrounding soil and amend with compost or organic matter to enhance drainage and nutrient content.

Place the shrub so the crown is level with the soil surface, backfill, and water thoroughly to settle.

Space plants 18–24 inches apart if planting as a group or hedge.

Apply a 2–3 inch mulch layer (bark, compost, or leaf mold) to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch away from stems.

Prune immediately after flowering in late spring to preserve next year’s buds.

Remove spent flower clusters to encourage rebloom and maintain a neat form.

Every 2–3 years, thin out older stems at the base to rejuvenate growth and improve air circulation.

Avoid pruning after midsummer, as this removes next season’s flower buds.

Keep soil evenly moist during the establishment phase.

Once established, moderately drought tolerant, though consistent watering improves flowering.

Avoid standing water or compacted soil; prefers good drainage.

Thrives in full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily) for best flowering and foliage coloration.

Tolerates light partial shade but may produce fewer blooms and lighter leaf color.

After flowering, small dry, brown seed capsules form in late summer, though not ornamental.

For tidiness, deadhead or remove spent blooms before seed set.

Propagation is best by softwood cuttings in early summer rather than by seed.

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (10-10-10) in early spring before new growth appears.

Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers.

Topdress with compost annually to enhance soil health and moisture retention.

Insect-pollinated by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Self-fertile, though cross-pollination with other Weigela can increase seed set.

Provides nectar for pollinators from late spring through early summer.

Perennials: Salvia, Coreopsis, Echinacea, Nepeta, and Veronica for extended color and pollinator appeal.

Shrubs: Spiraea, Potentilla, or small Berberis varieties for contrasting foliage.

Evergreens: Boxwood, Thuja, or Dwarf Spruce for year-round texture and structure.

Excellent for mixed borders, low hedges, foundation plantings, or container gardens.