: any of a genus (Weigela) of showy eastern Asian shrubs of the honeysuckle family
especially
: one (W. florida) widely grown for its usually pink or red funnel-shaped flowers
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Great planting partners include weigela, new and improved varieties of potentilla such as 'Bella Bellissima,' lilac such as 'Miss Kim,' and ninebark.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2022
My year-old weigela suffered burns in the extreme heats.
—oregonlive, 26 Sep. 2021
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2022
My year-old weigela suffered burns in the extreme heats.
—oregonlive, 26 Sep. 2021
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“Weigela.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigela. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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