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Crimson Kisses® Weigela
Weigela hybrid 'Slingco 1' PP #23,654
Pronunciation: wy-GEE-la
SKU #40976
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches only 3 ft. tall and wide.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Description | A new, more compact reblooming weigela with a tidy, rounded shape covered with bright, lipstick red flowers, each kissed with a white eye, backed by dense, green foliage. This versatile shrub is a colorful choice to back a flower border or to feature in front of larger shrubs. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring, repeating through summer. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Spirea (Spiraea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Arborvitae (Thuja); Barberry (Berberis); Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune only as needed to shape, immediately after bloom period. |
| History | This new cultivar is the product of a breeding program conducted in a cultivated area of Hazerswoude, The Netherlands, with the goal of developing new varieties with a shorter overall height and attractive red flowers. 'Slingco 1' originated from the crossing of the seed parent Weigela 'Evita' (not patented) and the pollen parent, Weigela 'Red Prince' (not patented) in 2005. 'Slingco 1' was selected in 2007 as a single plant within the progeny. The new cultivar is distinguishable from both parents'Red Prince'and 'Evita' in having a more compact habit and a shorter overall height. The flowers of 'Slingco 1' are red with a white eye in contrast to the purple flower buds of Evita and the purple-red flowers of both parents. |
Details
| Description | A new, more compact reblooming weigela with a tidy, rounded shape covered with bright, lipstick red flowers, each kissed with a white eye, backed by dense, green foliage. This versatile shrub is a colorful choice to back a flower border or to feature in front of larger shrubs. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring, repeating through summer. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Spirea (Spiraea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Arborvitae (Thuja); Barberry (Berberis); Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune only as needed to shape, immediately after bloom period. |
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History
| History | This new cultivar is the product of a breeding program conducted in a cultivated area of Hazerswoude, The Netherlands, with the goal of developing new varieties with a shorter overall height and attractive red flowers. 'Slingco 1' originated from the crossing of the seed parent Weigela 'Evita' (not patented) and the pollen parent, Weigela 'Red Prince' (not patented) in 2005. 'Slingco 1' was selected in 2007 as a single plant within the progeny. The new cultivar is distinguishable from both parents'Red Prince'and 'Evita' in having a more compact habit and a shorter overall height. The flowers of 'Slingco 1' are red with a white eye in contrast to the purple flower buds of Evita and the purple-red flowers of both parents. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.