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Do weigela plants lose their leaves in winter?

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Yes. Because weigela is considered a deciduous plant, they will drop their leaves in the fall.

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How do you trim a rhododendron bush?

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It is best to cut back the plant until you reveal most of the inner branches. Once that is finished, you find the leaves you want to keep and cut 1/4 inch above those leaves. In an extreme situation, the plant can be cut to 12-15 inches from the ground.

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How often should I water my weigela?

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If you get about an inch of rainfall in 10 days, your plant will be fine. If the soil around the plant gets really dry, it is best to soak the plant.

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Can you cut forsythia to the ground?

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For an extremely overgrown plant, you can cut it to about 4 inches from the ground. This will take about 2 years for a new shrub to grow.

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When is the best time to prune weigela?

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It is best to prune weigela shrubs in the late spring after they have finished blooming.

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I planted a weigela bush in the spring. Should I cover it with a rose cone if I live in Northwest Illinois?

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No, rose cones can create too much heat on a sunny day, causing the plant to try out when the ground is frozen.

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How many of the branches should I reduce the weigela for the winter?

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About 1/3 but this is best done well before frost. Try to cut at a 45 degree sloping angle (downward) above a leaf node.

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Can I cut an old weigela back to rejuvenate it if it is very woody?

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If it is very woody, then cut back gradually over 2 or 3 seasons. Try not to hack it right back in one go though, as doing this could kill it.

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