Weigela 'Sonic Bloom Pink' is a continuous blooming deciduous shrub known for its vibrant pink trumpet shaped flowers that appear in waves from late spring through frost. The tubular blooms are highly attractive to hummingbirds, and its arching branches create a graceful fountain like form that adds texture and motion to mixed borders or foundation plantings. This fast growing cultivar requires minimal maintenance and reblooms without the need for deadheading.
Height & Spread: 48 - 60 in x 48 - 60 in
Bloom Time: Late spring through fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil; tolerant of clay once established
Watering Needs: Moderate; provide consistent moisture in the first year
Deer Resistance: Moderately deer resistant due to fuzzy foliage and bitter stems
Native Status
Weigela species originate from East Asia and are not native to North America. However, they adapt well to temperate climates and perform reliably in cultivated gardens across USDA Zones 4 to 8.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Hummingbirds
- Trumpet shaped pink flowers provide abundant nectar for Ruby Throated Hummingbirds during peak migration and summer feeding.
Bees
- Attracts honeybees and native bumblebees with its long blooming nectar rich flowers.
Butterflies
- Visited by swallowtails and fritillaries throughout the summer months especially during sunny bloom periods.
Birds
- Provides nesting habitat and cover for small songbirds especially in denser mature clumps.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Space 48 - 60 in apart to accommodate mature spread and airflow between plants.
Landscape Placement:
- Ideal for sunny borders, foundation plantings, and wildlife friendly gardens where continuous color is desired.
Companion Plants
- Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Wispy lavender blooms and silver foliage echo the vibrancy of Weigela while contrasting its form.
- Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' - Graceful ornamental grass that balances the shrub's solid shape with fine airy movement.
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' - Compact golden daisies provide a complementary color contrast and extend the bloom display.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' - Dark purple flowering spikes accentuate the bright pink trumpet blooms and attract additional pollinators.
- Geranium 'Rozanne' - Ground hugging mounds with violet blue flowers fill gaps beneath Weigela’s arching stems.