Weigela coraeensis Hakone Weigela

coraeensis Hakone

Hakone-utsugi is a Japanese name for Weigela coraeensis, a large deciduous shrub. Upright branches carry green leaves and clusters of tubular flowers that open pale, then deepen through pink to red. Several flower colors can be visible together in early summer.

Plant in sun or partial shade with rich, well-drained soil. Leave space for the broad crown. If pruning is needed, do it after flowering.

Grower reference size
Height: 8-13 feet
Width: up to 10 feet

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Height

8-13 ft

Width

to 10 ft

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Bloom time

Early Summer, Summer

Flower color

Pink, Red, White

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Rich, Well Drained

Landscape use

Foundation

Shape

Spreading, Upright

Drought tolerant

No