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Shining Sensation Weigela

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$29.99
  • Bronze-green leaves and fiery pink blossoms
  • Matures to 4-5' wide by 5-6' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 5 - 8
  • Plant in full sun
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Description

Large bronze-green leaves and fiery pink blossoms characterize the Shining Sensation™ Weigela from the Southern Living Plant Collection. A blooming machine, the Shining Sensations hot-pink funnel-shaped flowers engulf the plant in May and June and then continue to sporadically bloom throughout the summer. The glossy burgundy foliage contrasts beautifully with the brilliant magenta flowers that demand attention. This shrub is perfect for sunny locations and will attract multitudes of butterflies and hummingbirds during the late Spring season. Plant the Shining Sensation in well-drained garden soil and fertilize after the first flowering of the year to keep this plant thriving.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

How to Space Your Shining Sensation Weigela

For a seamless planting, plant your Shining Sensation Weigela 3-3.5 feet apart from plant center to plant center. For space between plantings, plant them 5+ feet apart.

  • Scientific Name
    Weigela 'Bokrashine'
  • Hardiness Zone
    5, 6, 7, 8
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Deciduous
  • Features
    Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Flowering
  • Feature Color
    Green, Pink
  • Uses
    Accent, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Summer

Growing Zones : 5, 6, 7, and 8

Southern Living Plants

A collection of shrubs, trees, and perennials selected by plant experts to thrive in the heat of the South. Find traditional varieties like camellias mixed with new landscape favorites like agapanthus. These varieties have been bread to tackle landscape challenges specific to the region.

Shining Sensation Weigela
Southern Living Plant Collection

Shining Sensation Weigela

From $29.99

Large bronze-green leaves and fiery pink blossoms characterize the Shining Sensation™ Weigela from the Southern Living Plant Collection. A blooming machine, the Shining Sensations hot-pink funnel-shaped flowers engulf the plant in May and June and then continue to sporadically bloom throughout the summer. The glossy burgundy foliage contrasts beautifully with the brilliant magenta flowers that demand attention. This shrub is perfect for sunny locations and will attract multitudes of butterflies and hummingbirds during the late Spring season. Plant the Shining Sensation in well-drained garden soil and fertilize after the first flowering of the year to keep this plant thriving.

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  • 3 Gallon
  • 2 Gallon
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