Associating Weigelas in the Garden

In a free hedge

Large Weigelias such as Weigela florida ‘Bristol Ruby’ with its pink flowering and Weigelia ‘Candida’ with white flowers can easily find their place in a beautiful free-flowing and flowering hedge throughout the months.

You can pair it with other flowering bushes such as Forsythia intermedia ‘Spectabilis’, which brings a splash of yellow in spring during March and April, and the mock orange Philadelphus ‘Belle Etoile’ with its lovely white flowers that will beautifully highlight the pink of the weigelia, or even a buddleia or a lilac. The flowerings will follow one another, thus renewing the colour palette of your hedge over time.

Also consider including evergreen bushes such as Elaeagnus ebbingei, which, with the slightly greyish hue of its leaves, will enhance the colourful flowers of the Weigelias and create a contrast with purple leaves like those of Weigela florida ‘Alexandra’. Other evergreen shrubs, such as spindle and privet, are also good companions in hedges.

Weigela ‘Bristol Ruby’, Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’, Philadelphus ‘Belle Etoile’ and Syringa vulgaris ‘Belle de Nancy’

In a bed

The highly decorative and abundant flowering of Weigela in early summer makes it an essential element in flower beds. Depending on its size, it will occupy different positions.

For a backdrop, choose fairly large Weigelas such as Weigela florida ‘Victoria’ and Weigela ‘Carnaval’, which can accompany, for example, a Kirilov indigo plant. The Hibiscus moscheutos and syriacus can take over with summer blooms that will last until September, or even October.

Those of a more modest size like Weigelas florida ‘Polka’ and ‘All Summer Red’ can be placed in the centre of a flower bed with a Galega or an Abelia that generally flowers later.

Finally, in the foreground, it is possible to install various geraniums depending on the exposure.

Weigela ‘Carnaval’, Geranium sanguineum ‘Album’ (photo Wikipedia), Indigofera kirilowii (photo peganum), Galega hartlandii ‘Alba’ (photo p nicolas) and Hibiscus syriacus ‘Purple Ruffles’

In a yellow and blue flower bed

The Weigela middendorffiana with its yellow flowers from April to June, which is quite unique for a Weigela, can be associated with the blue hues of the sage Salvia nemerosa ‘Mainacht’ that blooms from May to September, or Nepeta ‘Blue Dragon’ and Agastache ‘Black Adder’ which will enliven your flower bed from June to September. In the same tones, myosotis, yellow tulips, and other daffodils will precede these blooms in spring.

Agastache ‘Black Adder’, Weigela middendorffiana (photo Kor!An, Nepeta ‘Blue Dragon’, Narcissus obvallaris, Salvia nemorosa ‘Mainacht’ (photo katja schulz) and Tulip ‘Verona’

In a purple and grey flower bed

It is also possible to create a flower bed in purple tones enhanced with grey, with, for example, next to the Weigela florida ‘Foliis Purpureis’, a black elder ‘Black Lace’, a purple cotinus, such as ‘Royal Purple’, and a Russian olive that will add a touch of grey. A white-flowering hydrangea can come to the forefront to soften the dark foliage a bit.

In a romantic atmosphere

In romantic gardens, colours are soft, in pastel shades. Hues of pink and red are central, along with white. Weigelas are, therefore, perfectly suited to create this peaceful atmosphere.

The Weigela florida ‘Alexandra’ or the Weigela ‘Red Prince’ paired with other plants flowering in pink and white tones will undoubtedly add a touch of romance to your garden. The snowball viburnum, with its beautiful white inflorescences, will bring freshness. The Lagerstroemia indica ‘World’s Fair’ and the Hibiscus syriacus ‘Woodbridge’ will also be delightful companions, providing a backdrop for your flowerbed.

Peonies and lilacs are also iconic plants for this type of atmosphere.

Finally, when thinking of romance, the English garden quickly comes to mind. And when one mentions an English garden, roses are a must. Here, we refer to the plant, not just the colour. Pair them with pastel-hued roses, particularly climbing varieties, which inevitably evoke the intimate and delicate world of gardens across the Channel, to which you can add, in the foreground, larkspur, salvias, and other nepetas.

Weigela hybrid ‘Red Prince’ (photo Denolf), Viburnum opulus roseum, Paeonia lactiflora ‘Edulis Superba’ (photo FD Richards), Delphinium ‘Pacific Astolat’, Lagerstroemia indica ‘World’s Fair’ (photo Hans_J_E)

In an autumnal border

If you wish to create an autumn display, you will need to look for plants with warm and intense colours that will enliven your garden during this season.

The foliage of Weigela florida ‘Wings of Fire’, which displays a magnificent dark red in autumn, will look stunning alongside yellow or purple rudbeckias in the foreground.

The pheasant tree is also a plant to adopt without hesitation for this type of display. After its magnificent flowering, which can last until October, beautiful decorative purple fruits adorn the branches, while many fuchsias are still in bloom.

Also consider pairing with grasses, such as Chinese fountain grass, which, even when faded, will add structure to the display, including in autumn and winter.

Finally, various euonymus will bring a splash of colour with their distinctive pink and orange fruits. Sedums with intense pink flowers that continue late into the season can brighten up the foreground of your flowerbed.

Fuchsia magellanica ‘Ricartonii’, Weigela ‘Wings of Fire’ (photo Denolf), Leycesteria formosa, Chinese fountain grass ‘Hameln’ and Euonymus phellomanus

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In a container, the weigela will likely be the centrepiece. If you have chosen a slightly taller variety, plant a geranium at its base to generously dress the bottom while providing you with beautiful flowering. Geraniums also have the advantage of adapting to different exposures depending on the variety you choose.

With modest-sized weigelas, opt for shorter flowers like violets and pansies.

Among cyclamen and heucheras, which thrive well in pots, you will find varieties with pink flowers that will pair wonderfully with Weigela. Don’t hesitate to play with foliage harmonies; there are many varied options available.

Geranium endressii, Heuchera ‘Berry Smoothie’ and Weigela florida ‘Minor Black’ (photo Denolf)