Sonic Bloom Pink Weigela
Sonic Bloom Pink Weigela
Reblooming Pink Trumpets from Spring to Frost
Sonic Bloom Pink Weigela (Weigela florida 'Sonic Bloom Pink') is a powerhouse rebloomer, opening a heavy flush of vivid pink trumpet flowers in late spring and then flowering again and again right up to frost, with no deadheading needed. The nectar-rich blooms keep hummingbirds and butterflies coming back all season, and the rounded, easy-care shrub anchors sunny borders. Deer-resistant and dependable, it's a long-season standout for Minnetonka, Lakeville, and Blaine landscapes.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Weigela florida 'Sonic Bloom Pink' |
| Mature Size | 4–5 ft tall and wide |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4–8 (hardy across most of Minnesota) |
| Light | Full sun (best bloom); tolerates part shade |
| Bloom Time | Late spring through frost (reblooming) |
| Flower Color | Vivid pink trumpets |
| Soil | Average, well-drained |
Landscape Uses
Use Sonic Bloom Pink in foundation plantings, mixed and pollinator borders, and informal hedges. Its season-long rebloom makes it a reliable hummingbird feeder and a bright anchor among perennials and other shrubs.
Best Time to Plant
Plant in spring or early fall, when cooler weather and steady moisture help roots establish.
How to Plant
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill, water in well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems. Full sun gives the most continuous bloom.
Watering
First Year: Water deeply 1–2 times per week to establish the roots.
After Year One: Water during dry spells; it's moderately drought tolerant once established.
Drip Irrigation: A drip line provides efficient, even moisture.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it bloom?
From late spring all the way to frost, reblooming continuously without deadheading.
Does it attract hummingbirds?
Yes, the season-long tubular flowers are a hummingbird magnet.
Is it hardy in Minnesota?
Yes, hardy to Zone 4 and reliable across most of the state.
Is it deer resistant?
Yes, weigela is generally avoided by deer.
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Pair Sonic Bloom Pink with our compact weigelas and other flowering shrubs for a season-long, hummingbird-friendly border.
How Many Sonic Bloom Pink Weigela Do I Need?
For an informal flowering hedge, space plants about 4 feet apart (they mature 4–5 ft wide). For a single anchor in a border, one plant makes a strong statement.
| Run Length | Plants Needed (4 ft spacing) |
|---|---|
| 10 ft | 3 |
| 20 ft | 6 |
| 30 ft | 8 |
| 40 ft | 11 |
In a mixed bed, plant in groups of 3 spaced 4 feet apart for a fuller, hummingbird-friendly display.
Sonic Bloom Pink Weigela Season-by-Season in Minnesota
- Spring: A heavy first flush of vivid pink trumpet flowers covers the shrub in late spring, drawing hummingbirds.
- Summer: Reblooms in waves all summer with no deadheading — fresh pink trumpets over green foliage.
- Fall: Keeps producing flushes of bloom right up to frost.
- Winter: Drops its leaves to a bare, rounded twig structure; prune lightly after spring bloom.
At a Glance
✔ Pollinator-Friendly ✔ Deer-Resistant ✔ Drought-Tolerant
Plant It With
- Wine and Roses Weigela — dark burgundy foliage that sets off the pink trumpets.
- Spilled Wine Weigela — low, wine-leaved weigela for the front of the grouping.
- My Monet Weigela — compact variegated weigela for a colorful edge.
- Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass — upright grass that adds vertical line and movement.
Is Sonic Bloom Pink Weigela Right for Your Yard?
Sonic Bloom Pink is ideal for full sun (best bloom) and average, well-drained soil where you want months of color and a hummingbird draw — borders, foundations, and informal hedges — and it's deer-resistant and zone-4 hardy. Not a fit in deep shade (rebloom drops off) or wet, poorly drained ground, and it's deciduous, so it won't provide winter screening.