Weigela hybrid Prism™ Sunset

Highly attractive to hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies for its vivid, nectar-rich flowers.

Serves as a pollinator magnet throughout the blooming season.

Deer resistant; foliage is generally unappealing to browsing animals.

Spring: New golden foliage emerges, followed by heavy flowering.

Summer: Light reblooming and continued foliage brightness.

Fall: Leaves take on deeper bronze tones before dropping.

Winter: Compact structure provides off-season interest in garden beds.

– Perfect for borders, mixed beds, foundation plantings, containers, pollinator gardens, and low hedges; ideal accent shrub for bright color contrast

Golden-green foliage with warm orange undertones that intensify in full sun.

New growth often flushed with copper or red, creating a multi-tonal “sunset” effect.

Dense, oval leaves form a tidy, compact canopy with exceptional seasonal color.

Abundant sunset-hued blooms—a blend of coral, pink, and orange-red tones—appear in clusters along arching stems.

Blooms profusely in late spring, with light rebloom possible in late summer.

The warm color palette stands out vividly against the golden foliage.

Select a sunny to lightly shaded site with well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

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

Loosen surrounding soil and mix in compost or aged organic matter to improve drainage and aeration.

Place the shrub so the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface, backfill, and water thoroughly.

Apply a 2–3 inch mulch layer (compost, bark, or leaf mold) around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch away from direct stem contact.

For borders or group plantings, space 18–24 inches apart for full, even growth.

Prune immediately after the first bloom cycle (late spring) to shape and promote new growth.

Lightly deadhead spent blooms to encourage a possible second flush later in the season.

Every 2–3 years, remove a few older stems to rejuvenate the plant and maintain fullness.

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

Maintain even moisture during the first year to establish roots.

Once established, moderately drought tolerant, but benefits from consistent watering during hot or dry periods.

Avoid soggy soils and ensure adequate drainage.

Performs best in full sun (6+ hours daily) for maximum flower color and dense foliage.

Can tolerate light partial shade but with reduced bloom intensity.

Produces small dry seed capsules after flowering—non-ornamental and easily removed for neatness.

For propagation, softwood cuttings in early summer yield the best results.

Primarily valued for flowers and foliage rather than fruit.

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

Avoid overfertilization, which can produce excessive foliage and fewer flowers.

Topdress with compost or organic mulch annually to maintain soil fertility.

Insect-pollinated, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its tubular blooms.

Self-fertile, but cross-pollination with other Weigela varieties can enhance seed formation.

Provides an excellent nectar source for pollinators.

Perennials: Coreopsis, Salvia, Echinacea, and Nepeta for continuous seasonal color and pollinator appeal.

Shrubs: Spiraea, Potentilla, or Physocarpus for contrasting foliage tones.

Evergreens: Boxwood, Thuja, or Dwarf Spruce to provide year-round structure.

Excellent in mixed borders, pollinator gardens, low hedges, or patio containers.