Weigela bristol ruby ​​planting and care in the open field

Weigela — it is a perennial deciduous shrub, which for a long time has attracted the attention of flower growers, thanks to its beautiful colors, and also pleases the eye with its unusual appearance.

Weigela belongs to the honeysuckle family. It got its name from the German researcher and biologist Weigel.

Description

Weigela is a shrub with tall, erect, elongated shoots.

The leaves of the plant have an elongated oval shape, located on short petioles. The leaf plate has a variety of colors. Leaves can be solid green, have a border or specks.

The edges of the plate have small notches.

Flowers form on young plants in the leaf axils. They are located singly or collected in inflorescences. The color of weigela flowers is varied: white, yellow, delicate cream, pink, scarlet or dark red. Flowers have a tubular structure and look like a bell.

The flowering period begins in May and lasts up to 30 days. If the care of the shrub is correct, then the re-flowering occurs at the end of August.

At the end of the flowering period, seed pods with two valves ripen on the bush. Weigela seeds are very small.

Variety of species

The first specimens of weigela were brought to Europe from Japan. The plant is actively used for landscaping in Korea and eastern China. Currently, about 190 varieties of this shrub plant are known. Some of them grow naturally, most varieties are obtained by crossing.

• Weigela blooming... It is the most popular plant species and is grown in almost all botanical gardens and greenhouses in Western Europe. Shrubs reach a height of three meters. Shoots are thin and can bend in arches. The variety is resistant to low temperatures, but dies in severe frosts without additional shelter.

In ornamental gardening, such hybrid varieties of flowering weigels as weigela Carnival with a bright two-tone color of flowers, smoothly changing from pink to pale red, have gained wide popularity; Weigela Bristol Ruby with deep dark red flowers.

• Weigela hybrid... This variety is distinguished by a variety of flower colors. The most famous varieties are Weigela Eva Ratke, Candida, Styriake, Gustav Malle.
• Weigel Middendorf differs in the compact size of the bush. The leaves are small in size, dark green in color. Under natural conditions, this species grows like undergrowth in coniferous forests, and also occurs on rocky slopes. The flowers of this variety are drooping, have a pinkish color.
• Weigela Korean... Tall plant. The height of the shrub in the wild can reach four meters. Widespread in Japan and Korea. The flowers are bicolor, ranging from pale pink at the tips of the petals to deep red at the base.

Weigela: planting and care

In vivo the shrub grows in places with a mild climate, therefore, for its cultivation in regions with a temperate climate, it is necessary to create some conditions that will help the plant to feel more comfortable.

Lighting and location

Weigela is quite simple and undemanding to care for. Subject to the rules of maintenance, the plant can be successfully bred even by novice growers.

Since the shrub naturally grows in warm and humid climates, a sufficient amount of light will be required for active growth and flowering. It should be noted that weigela does not tolerate direct sunlight, therefore, in the summer, you should take care of a little shading of the plant. It will help prevent burns on the leaves. The preferred planting site will be the western or eastern side of the garden plot.

Watering plants and moisture

For watering the plant, soft settled or rainwater is used. In the summer, during the flowering period, the bush is watered 2-3 times a week. At this time, you should monitor the condition of the top layer of the soil, which should not be too dry. After watering, the soil is mulched to prevent moisture evaporation. Sawdust, shavings or fallen leaves can be used as mulch.

If the soil is allowed to dry out, the plant can shed flowers. With a strong waterlogging of the soil, rotting of the root system or the development of fungal diseases is possible.

Shaping and pruning

Sanitary pruning of shrubs is carried out in early spring. It is necessary to remove the shoots that have died in winter.

The next pruning is done at the end of the flowering period. The branches should be cut to the first bud, as well as weak and poorly developed shoots.

The formation of the crown is carried out once every two years. As a rule, it is combined with the rejuvenation of adult shrubs. To rejuvenate the weigela, it is necessary to remove three-year-old shoots, and shorten the rest by one third.

Planting and soil

For planting, two-year-old seedlings are used. Young plants are planted in early spring before the active growth of the plant begins. Landing is carried out in pre-prepared planting pits with a depth of 0.5 meters, filled with a drainage layer and nutrient soil. After planting, the soil around the shrub should be carefully compacted and the plant should be watered abundantly. The soil around the weigela is mulched using small stones or sawdust.

Reproduction

Weigelu is propagated by sowing seeds or cuttings. For propagation by cuttings, cuttings up to 10 centimeters long should be prepared, treated with a biostimulant and planted in a nutrient mixture consisting of peat and coarse sand. Also for this purpose, you can use ready-made peat pots. After that, the cuttings are covered with plastic bags or glass jars to maintain a constant temperature and humidity. After three weeks, the cuttings should take root. After they are transplanted to a permanent place, they are pinched.

Seed propagation

Weigela seeds are sown in early spring. No prior preparation is required. The seeds are sown in small containers or pots filled with nutrient soil. They are covered with glass from above to maintain the temperature and humidity of the air. After the appearance of real leaves, the seedlings dive, the plantings are thinned out if necessary. In the first year, seedlings grow only seven centimeters. Active growth starts from the second year. The height of young shrubs reaches half a meter.

Preparing for winter

Weigela grows well in temperate climates. At the end of autumn, the shrub is insulated. To do this, after the leaves have fallen off, the shoots are tightly tied with a rope and bent to the ground. From above, the bushes are covered with spruce branches, hay, straw or artificial covering material. After a snowfall, shrubs can be additionally covered with snow.

Plant feeding

Weigela needs regular fertilizing with mineral and organic fertilizers.Fertilization is carried out in spring and autumn. In early spring, the plant is fed with mineral fertilizers and compost; in the fall, fertilizers with a high content of potassium and phosphorus are applied.

Diseases and pests

Weigela is resistant to disease and insect pests. Long-term improper care can cause damage to plants by diseases. If the rules for caring for a plant are violated, growers may face the following difficulties:

• excess moisture leads to the development of rot and death of the plant;
• lack of sunlight inhibits growth and flowering;
• leaf spots appear as a result of high humidity;

If pests such as aphids, spider mites or whiteflies have been found on the surface of leaves and stems, the vines should be treated with special insecticidal preparations.

A shrub with a spreading crown and delicate buds of rich color, popular among gardeners and landscape designers.

general information

Weigela variety hybrid Bristol Ruby was bred in 1941 by American breeders. A shrub up to 3 m high with a graceful crown and abundant flowering was quickly appreciated not only in the USA.

The plant has taken root well in different countries with a temperate climate. Now this hybrid weigela variety can be found in many parts of Europe.

The shrub blooms well in illuminated places, but tolerates shade well. The soil should be fertile and not waterlogged.

Flowers

Intense ruby ​​red, inside - orange, up to 4 cm long. Bell-shaped buds are collected in 3-4 pieces in neat inflorescences. The shrub blooms in May-June.

Leaves

Bright green, shape - oval-pointed, length - from 6 to 10 cm. In autumn days, the bush does not shed its foliage for a long time and retains an attractive appearance.

Decorative properties, application in landscape design

Thanks to its bright foliage and rich-colored buds, the shrub is ranked among the group of highly decorative plants. Abundant flowering is another advantage of the weigela hybrid variety Bristol Ruby.

The bush is used for:

1. Single and group landings... Blooming weigela looks great in the middle of a well-groomed lawn. Two or three bushes can safely claim the role of the central composition in a small garden.
    
2. Creation of hedges... Blooming "fence" will not leave anyone indifferent. Even without the bright buds of weigela, the hybrid Bristol cut with luscious greenery will decorate any site.

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Planting and leaving

The plant is quite unpretentious, but agrotechnical measures are required. With good care, the bush grows up to 30 cm per year both in length and in width. The diameter of the dense crown reaches 3.5 m.

The soil

If there is room in the garden, keep the distance between the bushes at a level of 2.5 to 3 m. Plants are planted into the prepared soil to a depth of 60 cm. The pit is quite spacious: 0.5 x 0.5 m.

In the planting pit, equip a drainage layer of gravel or expanded clay 15 cm thick. The composition of the soil mixture: peat and fertile soil. The proportions are 1: 1.

When planting, add a small amount of complex mineral fertilizers for this type of plant. Place the root collar at ground level.

Be sure to water the plant. Sprinkle a layer of bark mulch or peat over the hole.

Advice! Do not flood the plant. Weigela varieties Bristol Ruby does not tolerate excess moisture in the soil. Loosen the soil regularly to avoid hardening and crusting.

Top dressing

How to fertilize hybrid weigelia? Stay on schedule:

1. Apply mineral fertilizers for the first time during planting. During budding, feed the bush with potassium-phosphorus compounds.
    
2. Organic fertilizers that stimulate adequate growth should preferably be applied by mid-June.
    
3. Add potash fertilizer in October.

Pruning

Form the correct crown needed annually.In mid-July, after the end of flowering, cut off old shoots to a healthy bud. Shorten them by about half.

If the young growth is well stretched in length, shorten it too. Observe the rule: at least a quarter of the shoots must be cut off every year.

The result of your work will be clearly visible. With regular pruning, the crown retains its density and beautiful shape.

Advice: use scissors. Anvil-type pruner often injures and crushes the stems.

Pest control

Weigela hybrid Bristol ruby, like other varieties of ornamental shrubs, is resistant to diseases and insect attacks. Take proper care of the plant - and you will not have problems with healthy bushes.

Weigela has one insidious enemy - the ubiquitous aphid. How to fight:

1. Inspect the bushes regularly. Aphids and larvae often cover young shoots and flowers.
    
2. At the first signs of aphid damage, treat the plants with a 0.2% solution of karbofos or a 0.4% solution of ordinary laundry soap.
    
3. Fans of ecological control methods without the use of chemicals can spray the bushes with infusions of garlic, onions or hot pepper. A decoction of makhorka helps a lot.

Winter hardiness

Weigela Bristol Ruby is a native of distant Asia, the weather conditions are somewhat different from those of central and central Russia. The variety is quite frost-resistant, but after leaf fall, ending in early November, you need to prepare the plant for wintering.

Just three steps:

• carefully tie the crown with twine and pull it off;
• bend the bushes to the ground;
• sprinkle with spruce branches or dry leaves on top.

Note! In frosty winters in the absence of snow cover, this hybrid weigela variety may freeze slightly. In spring, strong bushes recover quickly enough.

Reviews

Many gardeners grow weigelu hybrid Bristol Ruby on their plot. Surely they can give some useful tips for plant care.

Anna Ivanovna. Samara

Weigela was given to me by a neighbor. I have a large plot, I planted three bushes in the center. Weigela grows well, three meters between plants was enough. It blooms very beautifully. If you are still thinking where to plant the weigela, I advise you to plant the bushes not in the center (as many do), but on the sides of the site, like watchtowers. I saw a photo, unusual and very beautiful.

Ekaterina. Moscow region.

I love the Bristol Ruby variety. I started it in the garden about three years ago. This year I prepared cuttings for breeding. This is best done in summer, after flowering. Take young shoots that are slightly stiff. Do not miss the moment, the stalk must be cut off before the buds appear again.

Evgeny Petrovich. Pskov.

I advise you to water in moderation and loosen the soil well, otherwise the bushes begin to weaken. I retain moisture with mulch. In my opinion, there is no better sawdust or bark. Some of my neighbors in the country add peat. This method allows you not to water the plant again. I fight with aphids with an infusion of makhorka. Garlic broth helps a lot.

Leonid. Taganrog.

The first time I made a mistake, I planted this hybrid weigela variety at a distance of only one and a half meters from each other. The bushes have grown, I had to replant, I suffered. Two and a half or three meters will be just right. There are no severe frosts in our zone, the plants tolerate the winter well. Just in case, I tie and cover the bushes bent to the ground with dry leaves.

Do you want to turn your summer cottage into a pleasant corner with an original design? Pay attention to the ornamental shrub - weigelu hybrid Bristol ruby. A plant with bright flowers and leaves will become the highlight of your garden!

Weigela Bristol Ruby is a real decoration of the garden area. Landscape designers use it for single and group plantings, creating hedges. The bush will fill the garden with flowers of red, pink, cream, yellow, white.

Description of the plant

Back in 1941, after the hard work of American breeders, an ornamental shrub variety was bred. Today, Weigela Bristol Ruby is a popular plant both among gardeners of the American continent and many European countries. It is a perennial plant with a longevity of 50 years.

Lat. Weigela

An adult shrub reaches a height of almost 3 m. Its spreading crown reaches a diameter of 3.5 m. The shoots hang down slightly. The leaves are long, bright green in color. They fall late, but the last autumn color is inconspicuous.

Flowers in the form of elongated funnels of a large size, with a diameter of about 5 cm. They are placed on the tops of shoots or in deciduous axils. The buds are light crimson with an orange center. But the more it unfolds, the brighter and more saturated the shade becomes.

The shrub has the property of re-flowering. The first bloom is June and July. Repeatedly - end of August and September. The plant's frost resistance increases as it grows.

Suitable climatic conditions for growing shrubs

The homeland of the plant is the Far East. For breeding Weigela Bristol Ruby, places with a relatively mild climate are suitable - Crimea, southern regions of Russia. If certain conditions are created in winter, more northern climatic zones are also suitable for cultivation.

Shrub planting

To plant a Weigela Bristol Ruby bush, special knowledge is not required. Late March or early April is the most appropriate time for this procedure. The soil will become warm enough. For planting, it is recommended to purchase seedlings, the age of which is 3 years or more.

During this period, the plant becomes stronger and better rooted in a new place. It is only necessary to adhere to the basic rules of planting:

Choosing a place. It should be well lit, sheltered from drafts and northerly winds. This can be the southern side of the building or the slope of the southern exposure.

Abundant flowering of weigela

Slightly shaded areas are also suitable for this purpose. A strong shade will result in weak flowering and delayed seed maturation and woody shoots.

Soil fertility. It should be light, but neutral, slightly alkaline loam and su sandstones are most suitable.

It should be planted in loose, fresh soil, but not very waterlogged. Deciduous soil or humus, sand and sod should be included in the soil mixture in a 2: 2: 1 ratio.

Preparation of the landing pit. When planting several bushes, in order to provide them with free space for growth, the most optimal distance between them is considered to be 2.5 - 3 m. The dimensions of the pit should allow free placement of the roots of the shrub, and are 50 - 60 cm both in depth and width.

Drainage is required during landing. It is necessary for sufficient moisture removal. The bottom is covered by 15 cm with a layer of gravel or crushed stone. The part of the plant near the root collar should be at ground level.

Having planted the plant in the soil, it is necessary to water well and mulch with sawdust or bark.

Compliance with the basic planting rules will be the main prerequisite for growing a healthy strong bush.

Weigela's care

A young Weigela Bristol Ruby bush needs systematic care both in early spring and late autumn.

Pruning

Weigela bush that needs pruning

In order for the bushes to grow and develop better, it is necessary to systematically prune and remove dry and diseased branches. This procedure should be carried out 1 time in 2 - 3 years.

Sanitary pruning is done in the spring or early summer. When the flowering has passed, the faded shoots are shortened, and the dry ones are completely removed.

Having shortened the area with a wilted flower, the cut must be processed. To do this, use a garden var, purchased in a specialized store.

With proper pruning, the plant will be able to bloom again.

Watering

Weigela Bristol Ruby needs regular, moderate watering.It is carried out as the soil dries up. If there is too much moisture, the plant may die. In the fall, it is slowly cut for better maturation of wood before frost.

Loosening and mulching

After watering the plant and removing the weeds, the soil is loosened. Its depth is 5 - 8 cm, the diameter of the loosened near-trunk circle is from 2 m. Wood sawdust is used for mulching.

Layer thickness - 10 cm.

Top dressing

Weigela flowering after feeding

To achieve lush flowering, Weigel Bristol Ruby needs top dressing. The first top dressing is carried out in early spring on non-melted snow by applying mineral fertilizers: urea (20 g), superphosphate (10 g) and potassium fertilizer (10 g) per 1 sq. m. It will improve the condition of the plant after the frost.

Beginning - mid-summer - the period for the second feeding with double superphosphate (30 g) and potassium sulfate (30 g) per 1 bush or 1 sq. m. It stimulates re-flowering.

Some gardeners carry out the third feeding in the last decade of September by applying phosphorus-potassium fertilizers for better wooding of the shoots of this year, and laying the flower buds of the next season. Thanks to this, the plant will be able to more easily endure the winter cold.

Preparing for winter

In those climatic zones where winters are mild, weigela need not be covered. It is enough to carry out hilling bushes and mulching the trunk circle using compost or peat.

To protect shrubs from the effects of severe frosts, snow is the best natural insulation. But since winter has recently become unpredictable, a special shelter of an air-dry species should be built to protect the plant from the snowless cold. The frame installed above the bush is wrapped with a covering material (lutrasil or spunbond).

Spruce branches or dry foliage are used to fill internal voids. The entire structure is covered with plastic wrap from above. To prevent the wind from blowing off the film, it is pressed to the ground with heavy objects.

There is another way to protect the plant from severe frost. Burlap, spruce branches, dry foliage are shot to the ground. Tied branches bent to the ground are laid here.

Weigela in the wild

They are fixed in this position with metal brackets. A layer of insulation and a waterproofing material - roofing material, roofing felt, a polyethylene film are applied on top.

You can also use other methods to protect shrubs from freezing. You just need to prevent moisture from getting inside. It can lead to the development of fungal diseases and other problems.

The plant must be provided with access to oxygen, since without it, the weigela can die.
Work related to preparation for the winter period should be carried out at negative air temperatures. The soil should be slightly frozen. In order not to provoke the soaking and damping of the plant, laying covering materials on wet soil is prohibited.

In the first year after Weigel's landing, the Bristol Ruby must be covered. After several years, its winter hardiness will increase. Damaged by frost, weigela quickly recovers, since it has a high ability to form shoots, but the flowering will be rather weak.

Before the winter frosts come, it is advisable to loosen the soil around the bush and huddle. Taking land from the garden, pour a small, 20 cm high, slide into the center. Peat or compost is used for additional mulching of trunks.

Even if there is no shelter, these actions will temper the plant and protect it during wintering.

Weigela should not be insulated early. She can even benefit from light freezing. Shelter can be made when persistent cold weather sets in, and the plant ends the growing season.

In order for the bush to winter safely, compliance with the rules for agricultural technology is simply necessary.

Pest and disease control

Weigela Briston Ruby needs protection from such pests as rodents, aphids. For diseases, the plant can be treated with extracts of makhorka, onion, garlic, hot pepper, potato tops, wormwood.

Weigela in landscape design

There are also some medicines on sale. Topsin will help remove rust stains and rot. During growth, the bush is irrigated with a 1% solution of the drug, during the period until the buds have blossomed - 3%.

The first signs of bacterial lesions on the leaves, accompanied by purple or yellowish foci, premature fall, white bloom can be removed using a special mixture. Having diluted the milk of lime and copper sulfate, they process the bushes.

The area where the bushes are located is freed from fallen leaves. There can be many pests and pathogens of fungal diseases here.

In order for the shrub to grow healthy, you should adhere to these simple rules of care.

Division and reproduction

Weigela Bristol Ruby is propagated by cutting woody and green cuttings. The beginning of summer is the time for preparing green cuttings. For this purpose, shoots are used, the length of which is 10 cm with last year's wood. The applied growth stimulant will help the green cuttings to take root well.

In autumn, completely woody cuttings are cut. They should be 15 cm long, with three buds. The cut cuttings are placed in boxes and sealed tightly with foil.

The cuttings are well watered, and the resulting foliage is sprayed with warm water. Root development will begin in 25 days. And only after 1 - 2 years, the shrub can be planted in a permanent place.

Reasons influencing the flowering of Weigela Bristol Ruby

A bush, planted correctly, will delight with flowering

One of the main reasons is the wrong fit. If Weigela Bristol Ruby is in the shade, there is little or no flowering. There is a problem with the woody shoots, and the maturation of the seeds is delayed.

With an insufficient amount of moisture and nutrients, there is no flowering of the shrub.

Weigela roots are a favorite spot for many beetles. They can damage the root system, and the plant itself will not only stop blooming, but may completely die.

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Weigela Bristol Ruby will be a great solution for decorating a garden. Following simple rules, the plant will delight you with fast growth and abundant flowering in 2.5 years.

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Decorative

Weigela (Latin name Weigela) is an ornamental shrub of the Honeysuckle family. In the wild, it grows on the island of Java, in the countries of East and Southeast Asia, as well as in Russia in the Far East. In Primorye and Amur region, you can find three types of weigela.

General data and description

The name of the shrub was given by the name of the German botanist, pharmacist and chemistry professor Christian Weigel. And the hybrid variety Bristol Ruby (bristol ruby) was bred in 1941 by American breeders, later it became popular all over the world. The plant is well acclimatized in countries with cold and temperate climates.

Weigela Bristol Ruby

Description: the bush grows up to three meters in height. Spreading crown - 3-3.5 meters in diameter, stems are straight, long. Leaves are bright green, opposite, petiolate, with jagged edges, without stipules. Winter buds have several pointed scales. The bush does not shed its leaves until late autumn, which increases its attractiveness and decorative effect.

Flowers are arranged one or several pieces on elongated, leafy shoots growing from the axils of the upper leaves. Their color can be white, yellow, orange, pink, purple, dark red. The flower consists of five petals, connected in the form of a bell.Weigela Bristol ruby ​​blooms in May-June, in warm climates it can bloom a second time - in August.

The color of the flowers changes over time - recently blossoming flowers are pale, but over time their color becomes bright and saturated. Weigela blooming is an excellent decoration for any garden and site, but even without flowers it looks quite beautiful.

In place of the flowers, a fruit is formed - a woody box of oval or cylindrical shape. Seeds are small, angular, winged.

Agrotechnics

Weigela bristol ruby ​​is an unpretentious plant that does not require special conditions. Thanks to good care, the growth of the bush is 25-30 cm per year, the shoots grow both in length and in width.

Weigela should be planted or transplanted in the spring, before flowering. An autumn planting may end with the death of the plant, it will not have time to take root and will freeze in winter. Saplings over 3.5 years old take root best.

Weigela Bristol Ruby loves fertile soil without waterlogging and stagnant water. It is better to allocate a place for planting it in the light, however, the bush will grow and bloom in partial shade.

When planting several bushes, the distance between them should be within 2.5-3 meters. Pits are dug to a depth of 55-60 cm, in the form of a square with sides of 50x50 centimeters.

On heavy, loamy soil, there should be a 15 cm thick drainage layer at the bottom of the pit, lined with expanded clay or gravel. on sandy loam soil, you can do without drainage. Sprinkle the roots with a soil mixture made from peat and the top layer of fertile soil, taken in equal volumes. You can add some mineral fertilizers to the hole and pour water. The root collar should remain uncovered and be at ground level.

After planting, the bush is watered, after shrinkage, the earth is poured to the previous level, the root circle is mulched with sawdust, peat or crushed bark. This will retain moisture, prevent weeds from spreading, and protect the roots from overheating in summer.

In the future, the plant is watered moderately, trying not to overmoisten the soil. The soil must be loosened the next day after each watering.

If fertilizers were applied during planting, the next time the bush is fed with potassium and phosphorus during bud formation. The next time feeding can be done in October with potash fertilizers.

Weigela Bristol ruby ​​bush should be pruned annually. After flowering - in July, old shoots are cut to a healthy bud, or half. Young shoots are also shortened. At least 25% of the shoots should be removed each year. Thanks to pruning, the bush will turn out to be lush, beautifully shaped.

Preparing for winter

Weigela Bristol Ruby has taken root well in the Russian climate, but it is better to insulate it in the fall. Do this after the leaves have completely fallen off. The branches are gathered together, tied with a rope, and bent to the ground, or to a pillow of leaves. Sprinkle on top with pine spruce branches and leaves. After heavy snowfalls, the bush can be lightly sprinkled with snow.

If the winters are not too frosty, you can wrap the branches collected together with agrofibre, and sprinkle the roots with leaves, dry grass, earth.

Reproduction

Weigelu Bristol ruby, like other varieties of this plant, is propagated by seeds and cuttings. Seeds are sown in greenhouse conditions in February-March, the plant is propagated by cuttings in the summer, after flowering.

The seeds do not require preliminary preparation, they are sown without embedding in containers with a mixture of fertile soil and sand. The soil and seeds are moistened, sprinkled on top with a thin layer of river sand, the container is covered with foil or glass. The first shoots will appear in 20 days, after which the cover is removed for the day, and placed overnight.

As for propagation by cuttings, they can be lignified or young, green. Lignified shoots are cut in July before re-flowering. However, a young plant grown from lignified shoots will bloom only after 5 years.Therefore, gardeners use green cuttings for reproduction, which are cut in April-May, before the flower buds are laid.

The cut is made straight, the length of the cuttings should be within 10-12 centimeters, each of them should have 2 leaves.

The cuttings are soaked for 12 hours in a solution of a root stimulant - heteroauxin (150 ml per 1 liter of water). The container with the solution and shoots is placed in a dark room with a temperature of +20 degrees for 12 hours. And after preparation, they are planted in a mixture of peat and sand to a depth of 0.5 centimeters.

Cuttings are watered twice a day, once every 3-4 days they can be watered with a slightly pink solution of manganese to prevent the development of fungi and putrefactive bacteria.

After 30-40 days, when the roots appear, the cuttings are transplanted into a container with a soil mixture of leafy earth, peat and sand. A young plant can be planted in a permanent place after 1-1.5 years.

Pests

All varieties of weigela are quite resistant to diseases and pests, but aphids can attack the plant. This insect sucks juice from leaves and flowers, stains the bush with its sticky secretions, which attract other insects and become a breeding ground for pathogenic bacteria. Therefore, it is imperative to fight it.

When aphids appear, the bush is treated with karbofos or household soap with potassium permanganate. In addition, an infusion of tobacco dust, infusions of garlic and hot pepper can be used against aphids.