Stunner Weigela
Stunner Weigela
A Compact Reblooming Weigela in Rosy Pink
Stunner Weigela (Weigela florida 'Stunner') is a tidy, rounded shrub that covers itself in rosy-pink trumpet flowers in late spring and reblooms through summer, with glossy green foliage as a clean backdrop. The nectar-rich blooms are a hummingbird and butterfly magnet, and the compact size fits foundations and borders without pruning. Deer-resistant and easy, it's a long-blooming charmer for sunny Edina, Maple Grove, and Woodbury landscapes.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Weigela florida 'Stunner' |
| Mature Size | 2–3 ft tall and wide (compact) |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4–8 (hardy across most of Minnesota) |
| Light | Full sun (best bloom); tolerates part shade |
| Bloom Time | Late spring, reblooming into summer |
| Flower Color | Rosy-pink trumpets |
| Soil | Average, well-drained |
Landscape Uses
Use Stunner in foundation plantings, mixed and pollinator borders, and mass plantings. Its compact size and long rebloom pair beautifully with perennials and other shrubs, and the flowers draw hummingbirds all season.
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 heaviest 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
Does it really rebloom?
Yes, after the heavy late-spring flush it continues to produce flowers through summer.
Does it attract hummingbirds?
Yes, the tubular flowers are a hummingbird favorite.
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 Stunner with our other weigelas and flowering shrubs for a long-blooming, hummingbird-friendly border.
How Many Stunner Weigela Do I Need?
Stunner stays compact at 2–3 feet tall and wide, so space plants about 3 feet on center for a low flowering band along a foundation or walk. For a fuller look fast, plant in groups of 3–5 set 2.5–3 feet apart.
| Bed Run | Plants Needed (3 ft spacing) |
|---|---|
| 10 ft | 4 |
| 20 ft | 7 |
| 30 ft | 11 |
| 40 ft | 14 |
Stunner Weigela Season-by-Season in Minnesota
- Spring: A heavy flush of rosy-pink trumpet flowers covers the plant, drawing hummingbirds and butterflies.
- Summer: Reblooms in flushes over glossy green foliage that stays clean through the heat.
- Fall: Foliage lingers green to bronze before dropping.
- Winter: Deciduous and bare; a tidy compact frame at the front of the bed.
At a Glance
✔ Pollinator-Friendly ✔ Deer-Resistant ✔ Drought-Tolerant
Plant It With
- Spilled Wine Weigela — a wide burgundy-leaved weigela for contrasting foliage at the same low height.
- Sonic Bloom Pink Weigela — a taller rebloomer to carry the pink theme upward behind it.
- My Monet Weigela — a dwarf variegated weigela for a soft front-of-border companion.
- Wine & Roses Weigela — burgundy foliage and rosy bloom for a bolder back-of-border anchor.
Is Stunner Weigela Right for Your Yard?
Stunner is at its best in full sun in average, well-drained soil, where it reblooms hardest and feeds hummingbirds all season; it tolerates light shade and is generally left alone by deer. Not a fit for deep shade, where bloom thins out, or for constantly wet, poorly drained ground.