Weigela (Weigela ‘Courtalor’ Carnaval)

Weigela

Features and Characteristics

Weigela is a genus of about 12 species of deciduous shrubs from East Asia. They are grown for their showy spring flowers.

The genus name Weigela honors Christian Ehrenfried Weigel (1748-183- , German professor at the University of Geifswald.

‘Courtalor’, commonly sold under the trade name of CARNAVAL, is a dense, rounded, deciduous weigela that typically grows to 3-5’ tall and as wide. Funnel-shaped flowers (to 5” long) in shades of white, pink and red bloom in late spring to early summer, with a sparse and scattered repeat bloom occurring in mid to late summer. Elliptic to oblong to obovate, medium green leaves (to 4” long) retain good color throughout the growing season.

Care and Maintenance

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Needs full sun for best flowering and foliage color, but will tolerate very light shade. Prune to shape immediately after flowering.

Weigela (Weigela ‘Courtalor’ Carnaval) Requirements

Hardiness zone	5 - 9
Sun light	Full Sun
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Low

Common Problems

No serious insect or disease problems.

Uses

Good flowering and foliage shrub. Specimen or group for shrub borders. Also effective as a hedge. May be incorporated into a foundation planting.

Weigela (Weigela ‘Courtalor’ Carnaval) Details

Common name	Weigela
Botanical name	Weigela 'Courtalor' Carnaval
Plant type	Deciduous Shrub
Family	Caprifoliaceae
Hardiness zone	5 - 9
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Low
Flower color	White, Pink And Red
Flowering period	May - June
Height	3 - 5 Ft.
Width	3 - 5 Ft.