Pruning guide
How to prune weigela 'red prince'
Best time
After flowering or in early spring
How often
As needed through the season
Technique
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
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Pruning weigela 'red prince' — FAQ
When should I prune weigela 'red prince'?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does weigela 'red prince' need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune weigela 'red prince' mainly to shape it and encourage more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers through the season, and carry out any harder structural pruning at the plant's dormant or post-flowering window to avoid cutting off the next round of buds.
How do you prune weigela 'red prince'?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.