We're offering you a 1 or 2 Weigela Towers of Apple Blossom for £7.99, saving you up to 47% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £14.99 (correct as of 25.03.2025).

Summer Flowering Shrub

Add a burst of soft pink to your garden with Weigela 'Towers of Apple Blossom'. This hardy deciduous shrub is prized for its upright, columnar growth and early summer display of pale pink, trumpet-shaped flowers. Loved by bees and other pollinators, it's an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.

• Botanical background: Weigela is a reliable genus from the Caprifoliaceae family, valued for its showy blooms and ease of care.
• Growth habit: 'Towers of Apple Blossom' forms vertical stems that reach up to 120cm (48") in height and spread to around 90cm (36") at maturity, making it perfect for compact spaces.
• Flowering period: Expect an abundance of pale pink flowers in early summer, providing colour and nectar just when your garden needs it most.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade.
• Soil: Thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil (neutral to slightly acidic pH).
• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK (USDA zones 5-8).
• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; once settled, it is drought tolerant.
• Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage next year's blooms. Remove spent flower heads and any dead wood as needed.
• Fertilising: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring for best results.
• Pest & Disease: Generally pest-free and disease resistant.

Design Ideas & Usage

• Add height to patio pots or create structure in smaller borders.
• Makes a striking companion to perennials like Salvia, Nepeta, or Geraniums that share similar sun requirements.
• A superb choice for wildlife gardens—its nectar-rich flowers draw bees and butterflies throughout the season.

Please Note:

• The plant is supplied as a pot-grown specimen in a 9cm nursery pot. Decorative pots are not included.
• The actual height and spread on delivery will vary with the season; images are provided as a guide only.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant my Weigela?
  The best time is autumn or spring when the soil is moist and workable, but you can plant at any time if you keep it well watered during dry spells.
• How fast does Weigela grow?
  This shrub has a moderate growth rate—expect noticeable growth each year, reaching mature size in around 3-5 years under good conditions.
• Does it need much pruning?
  No—simply prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove any dead stems. This encourages healthy new growth and more flowers next season.