Professional Growing Information This shrub is a huge disappointment! The tag on it when I purchased it last year said it was a nonstop bloomer. This year despite all my efforts I got one measly flower on a spindly unattractive plant. It gets more than enough sun in this location and seemed to survived the really rough winter nicely, but if nothing more develops this season it is going to be replaced next year. A huge disappointment, sorry I wasted a prime location on this shrub!
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
- Sun
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Flower Season
- Spring
- Fall
Mature Size
Height
48 - 60"
Spread
36 - 48"
This plant is hardy in zones 4 - 8
Zones are based on the lowest average temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If your zone is equal to or higher than the zone listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
My Current Zone
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Details
Features
No, you're not imagining it - Sonic Bloom Ghost weigela really is this beautiful! We've long loved this plant for its bright, bright pink/red flowers and uniquely colored foliage, which starts out lime green and develops an unusual, bright golden glow through the summer. And we've always known it was an outstanding rebloomer, flowering along with conventional weigela in late spring, then taking a rest and coming roaring back with fresh waves of bright blooms in fall - that's why we're finally adding it to the Sonic Bloom® series of reblooming weigela, where it belongs. Don't settle for an ordinary weigela - plant something extraordinary, like Sonic Bloom Ghost!
Top reasons to grow Sonic Bloom® Ghost® weigela:
- Months of flowers instead of just weeks
- foliage develops a totally unmatched glowing gold color through the season
- A uniquely modern version of an old-fashioned favorite.
*Sonic Bloom® is a registered trademark of the Syngenta Group.
Continuous Bloom or RebloomerDisease ResistantFoliage InterestResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:TallGarden Height:48 - 60 InchesSpacing:48 - 60 InchesSpread:36 - 48 InchesFlower Colors:RedFlower Shade:RedFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:YellowFoliage Shade:ChartreuseHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunMaintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:Late SummerBloom Time:Early FallBloom Time:Early SpringBloom Time:Mid SpringBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Shrub borders, grouping, masses, specimen plants, and containers.
Maintenance Notes:Prefers well-drained soils but fairly adaptable to other soil types. It is best to prune immediately after flowering. Will flower sporadically on current season's growth. Medium moisture. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for the recommended rate of application.
Sonic Bloom® Ghost® Weigela florida 'Carlton' USPP 20,025, Can 3,860 -
4 Reviews
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Kathleen Frank, Illinois, United States, 23 weeks ago
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I have two of these, both in partial shade, one receives am sun and the other afternoon sun. They both look great. I love the blooms and so do the hummingbirds! Easy to care for, I just prune off some of the shoots after it blooms and water when it doesn't rain.
Susie, Michigan, United States, 7 years ago -
I have two of these, both in partial shade, one receives am sun and the other afternoon sun. They both look great. I love the blooms and so do the hummingbirds! Easy to care for, I just prune off some of the shoots after it blooms and water when it doesn't rain.
Susie, Michigan, United States, 7 years ago -
It grew well last year after I planted it. There were good number of blooms. It did not come back this year. I am very disappointed.
Russell Studebaker, Alberta, Canada, 8 years ago
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