Old Weigela Bush Looks Dead But Has Small Leaves And Buds Not Opening

Question

Old Weigela bush ok for years but this year looks very woody all over but has small leaves and covered in buds which are not opening and you can see the tips of the stamens protruding from buds.

Answer 1

It is best to remove woody stems each year. If they are all woody, you can do a rejuvenation pruning. Here is how:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/weigela/pruning-weigela.htm