Weigela Help

dlabod · Post by **dlabod** » Jul 12, 2006 5:49 pm

Hi everyone- I need your help. I have two weigela and need to know how and when to prune it. It has flowers now. But, they are almost done. I live in zone 4. Thanks for your help. Deb, Rhinelander, WI

John · Post by **John** » Jul 12, 2006 6:36 pm

I'd prune it as soon as it has finished blooming, as needed for shaping.

If you don't get the advice you need here, try posting on the Woody Plant Forum.

John

caliloo · Post by **caliloo** » Jul 12, 2006 6:37 pm

I don't prune my weigelia at all....

is it growing in an abnormal shape? If not, then leave it be!

Alexa

kHT · Post by **kHT** » Jul 12, 2006 9:27 pm

I agree with John or you should do so when you want to take wood cuttings in the fall. We did last fall and have several variegated cuttings now rooted!

Old earth dog · Post by **Old earth dog** » Jul 13, 2006 2:01 am

I prefer to thin out old growth on weigelia rather then prune it back. Like a forsythia, they can get really bushy on the ends where they are cut.
As far as starting cuttings, they are one of those plants that will start just about anytime. Super easy!

dlabod · Post by **dlabod** » Jul 13, 2006 12:09 pm

Thanks everyone- I just planted my weigela last year and it doesn't have a very good shape. I don't think I want it to get real busy on the ends. I think I'll wait and see what it looks like next year. Thanks again for your help. Deb

Post by **Chris_W** » Jul 13, 2006 12:21 pm

Some great advice already. I will usually cut them back hard after blooming to keep them compact but over time you will want to thin the oldest growth to keep them bushy. It probably depends on whether you want a compact shrub or a larger bush. I've seen some great looking specimens either way - or just leave it and let it do its thing