Weigela subsessilis 'Canary'

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Weigela subsessilis 'Canary'

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Kemper Code: B191

Common Name: weigela
Zone: 4 to 8
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 4 to 5 feet
Spread: 4 to 5 feet
Bloom Time: April - May Bloom Data
Bloom Color: Yellow
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low

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Plant Culture and Characteristics

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Uses:		Wildlife:	Flowers:	Leaves:	Fruit:
Hedge	Suitable as annual	Attracts birds	Has showy flowers	Leaves colorful	Has showy fruit
Shade tree	Culinary herb	Attracts	Has fragrant flowers	Leaves fragrant	Fruit edible
Street tree	Vegetable	hummingbirds	Flowers not showy	Good fall color	Other:
Flowering tree	Water garden plant	Attracts	Good cut flower	Evergreen	Winter interest
Gr. cover (<1')	Will naturalize	butterflies	Good dried flower		Thorns or spines

General Culture:

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Needs full sun for best flowering, but will tolerate some light shade. Prune as needed immediately after flowering.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

‘Canary’ is a yellow-flowered weigela. This is an upright, rounded, deciduous shrub that grows to 4-5’ tall with arching branches. Butter yellow, funnel-shaped flowers appear in late April or May. Additional sparse repeat bloom may appear as the summer progresses. Lance-shaped glossy green leaves.

Problems:

No serious insect or disease problems. Leaf spot and crown gall may appear. Watch for Japanese beetles.

Uses:

Shrub borders or foundations.