Weigela middendorffiana

Weigelas are easily grown, undemanding plants that soon develop into fine leafy shrubs with showy early summer flowers and, in some cases, attractive variegated foliage.

Weigela middendorffiana has bright green leaves and bears bell-shaped, pale yellow flowers from late spring to early summer, often with conspicuous throat markings that vary from light yellow-orange to dark orange-red. It's perfect for growing in a mixed border and its flowers are loved by bees.

Grow Weigela middendorffiana in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. To prune, cut back shoots to a strong pair of buds just after they have bloomed. Once the plant is established, cut back about a quarter of the older stems to ground level every year to encourage new growth.