Status:
valid
Authors:
L.H.Bailey
Source:
ksu
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 2: 52 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428030
Common Names
- Weigela suavis
- Suavis Weigela
- Sweet Weigela
Synonyms
- Diervilla suavis Kom. [unknown]
Description
Weigela suavis (also called Sweet Weigela, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Japan and Korea. It is an upright, spreading shrub with arching branches and a dense, rounded crown. It has dark green, oval-shaped leaves and its flowers are white or pink and bell-shaped. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in woodlands and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Weigela suavis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for windbreaks and erosion control. Its wood is also used for making furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Weigela suavis has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Weigela suavis is a fast-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 3m. It is best propagated from cuttings, which should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The cuttings should be kept moist and should be planted out in their permanent location once they have rooted.
Where to Find Weigela suavis
Weigela suavis is native to China.
Weigela suavis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Weigela suavis?
Weigela suavis
What is the common name of Weigela suavis?
Suave Weigela
What is the natural habitat of Weigela suavis?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Weigela genus
Weigela maximowiczii,
Weigela coraeensis,
Weigela suavis,
Weigela subsessilis,
Weigela decora,
Weigela fujisanensis,
Weigela sanguinea,
Weigela middendorffiana,
Weigela florida,
Weigela japonica,
Species in the Caprifoliaceae family
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Bassecoia siamensis,
Bassecoia hookeri,
Cephalaria duzceensis,
Cephalaria alpina,
Cephalaria ambrosioides,
Cephalaria anatolica,
Cephalaria aristata,
Cephalaria armeniaca,
Cephalaria armerioides,
Cephalaria armoraciifolia,
Cephalaria attenuata,
Cephalaria axillaris,
Cephalaria aytachii,
Cephalaria balansae,
Cephalaria balkharica,
Cephalaria beijiangensis,
Cephalaria calcarea,
Cephalaria cedrorum,
Cephalaria charadzeae,
Cephalaria cilicica,
Cephalaria coriacea,
Cephalaria dagestanica,
Cephalaria decurrens,
Cephalaria demetrii,
Cephalaria dichaetophora,
Cephalaria dirmilensis,
Cephalaria ekimiana,
Cephalaria elazigensis,
Cephalaria elmaliensis,
Cephalaria fanourii,
Cephalaria flava,
Cephalaria foliosa,
Cephalaria galpiniana,
Cephalaria gazipashensis,
Cephalaria gigantea,
Cephalaria goetzei,
Cephalaria hakkiarica,
Cephalaria hirsuta,
Cephalaria humilis,
Cephalaria integrifolia,
Cephalaria isaurica,
Cephalaria joppensis,
Cephalaria juncea,
Cephalaria katangensis,
Cephalaria kesruanica,
Cephalaria kotschyi,
Cephalaria laevigata,
Cephalaria leucantha,
Cephalaria litvinovii,