Java Red Weigela

Description

Is Java Red Weigela right for you?

🌸 This listing is for one Java Red Weigela (Weigela Florida ‘Java Red’), currently 1-2 feet tall in 1-gallon pots, dormant (no leaves) until spring, and will be shipped bare root (no pot with minimal to no dirt). ➡️ PLEASE see the last 2 photos for an example of the actual plant you will receive from late fall to early spring. Please also note: Photo two shows Variegated Weigela and Java Red planted together in a group. This does give you an idea of their beautiful shape and how nice they look paired with other plants, including other varieties of Weigela.

🚨 For winter shipping: If the temperatures are too far below freezing in your location or ours, shipping may be delayed to protect the health of your new plant. We will be in communication with you if this is the case to provide updates along the way.

**** Important note: Sorry, No Sales to Western, Territories, or Phyto-certificate states due to shipping restrictions in your state (Hawaii, Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Montana, and Idaho)

✅ Botanical name: Weigela Florida ‘Java Red’
✅ Zones: 4-8
✅ Mature Size: 3-4 feet tall and 4-5 feet spread (wide)
✅ Light needs: At least 6+ hours of direct sun (more sun = better color)
✅ Soil: Adapts to most / not fussy – does need well-draining
✅ Water: These like to be consistently moist
✅ Pruning is not necessary but can be done right after spring blooming if desired
✅ Fertilizer: Add compost to the planting hole. Apply a balanced 10-10-10 type feed in early spring before new growth begins.
✅ Apply several inches of mulch on top of the soil to help retain moisture levels and keep the roots insulated from cold and hot temperatures

🌸 This beauty can rebloom in late summer/early fall with good care
🐝🦋 Pollinators absolutely LOVE Java Red Weigela blooms (especially Hummingbirds)
✅ Small (dwarf) size makes these colorful bushes great for lining driveways, walkways, foundation plantings, or as a low-growing privacy hedge.
✅ Java Red Weigela can be container-grown with good care so these are also perfect for patio planters or apartment dwellers (with enough sunlight)!
🦌 These are not usually eaten by deer!

Weigela can be a little slower to leaf out in the Springtime for some locations so do keep that in mind. If you want color and that WOW factor with a low-maintenance plant, I highly recommend these.

In colder zones where the ground is already frozen, it’s best to pot these up now and keep them in a cool basement, garage, or other unheated space that will stay above freezing but help keep the plant dormant. Water 2-3 times per week the first week. Keep consistently moist after. Gradually “harden off” outdoors and plant once the ground is no longer frozen in the spring. Mulching helps insulate the roots and retain moisture as well.

If you live in a warmer zone where the ground is not yet frozen and isn’t saturated with water, you can go ahead and plant these now while dormant so they can get established. Heavy mulching is needed here as well. If the ground is frozen, treat it as you would in the colder zones by potting it up and waiting until early spring.

If you have any questions, I’m here to help the best I can! As a small family nursery, my goal is to offer the “personal touch” to show you that we care about your business. Customer service, and your support, sincerely matter to us. Thanks for looking!