Weigela 'Bristol Ruby' – Classic Flowering Shrub

Description and General Information

• Botanical Name: Weigela florida 'Bristol Ruby'

• Common Name: Weigela 'Bristol Ruby'

• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub

• Size: Grows to around 2–3 metres tall and wide, forming a broad, rounded bush.

• Foliage: Dark green leaves that provide a dense backdrop for summer flowers.

• Flowers: Produces a profusion of ruby-red, trumpet-shaped blooms from late spring into summer, often with a lighter flush again in early autumn. The flowers are particularly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

• Garden Uses:

  • Perfect for mixed borders and shrub plantings.

  • Works well as a stand-alone specimen or grouped with other flowering shrubs.

  • Suitable for wildlife-friendly gardens, encouraging pollinators.

  • Can be lightly clipped and used as part of an informal flowering hedge.

Planting Conditions and Best Location

• Light Requirements:

  • Thrives best in full sun for maximum flower production.

  • Can tolerate light shade but with fewer blooms.

• Soil Preferences:

  • Adapts to a wide range of soils, including loam, chalk, and clay.

  • Prefers moist but well-drained ground.

  • Tolerates slightly acidic through neutral to alkaline conditions.

• Watering:

  • Keep well-watered in the first year until established.

  • Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant, needing only occasional deep watering during long dry spells.

• Best Location:

  • Plant in a sheltered but open spot to encourage a good display of flowers.

  • Avoid excessively windy positions to protect the flower display.

  • Works especially well paired with spring bulbs or other summer-flowering shrubs like Philadelphus or Spiraea.

Care, Maintenance, and Seasonal Advice

• Pruning:

  • Prune immediately after flowering in late spring to maintain shape and encourage vigorous growth.

  • Remove any old or weak stems, cutting back to a strong bud or young shoot.

  • Avoid pruning in winter or spring as this removes flower buds.

• Feeding and Mulching:

  • Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support strong flowering and foliage growth.

  • Mulch annually with compost or well-rotted organic matter to conserve moisture and enrich soil.

• General Care:

  • Hardy and resilient, requiring minimal maintenance once established.

  • Tidy fallen leaves in autumn to reduce the risk of fungal problems.

• Pests and Diseases:

  • Generally pest-free and disease-resistant.

  • Occasionally, aphids may be seen but rarely cause lasting damage.

• Seasonal Highlights:

  • Spring: Fresh green foliage and developing flower buds.

  • Summer: A show-stopping display of ruby-red flowers.

  • Autumn: Light second flush of flowers and foliage turning slightly golden before falling.

  • Winter: Bare stems add structure and can be underplanted with bulbs for early spring impact.

✨ Weigela 'Bristol Ruby' is a much-loved classic shrub, prized for its abundance of jewel-toned blooms, reliability, and adaptability in the garden. Its long flowering season and wildlife-friendly qualities make it an essential choice for low-maintenance, colourful borders and mixed plantings.

• Size
  2L, square pot

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