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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    October 9, 2017
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    Transplanting in the fall risks losing some of the bloom buds, which are already formed. Early spring has the same risk. You could wait until right after it blooms which happens to be when the shrub should be pruned. If having blooms is most important to you, prune and transplant your shrub after it blooms. Otherwise either right now or early spring is OK. If you transplant this fall, water it all the way to December so it isn't dehydrated going into cold weather. If it is a large shrub, look carefully underneath it. Wherever a branch stays in contact with the ground, it will root. You essentially have another plant and it may be easier to transplant this baby shrub.

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    BushDoctor on
    October 15, 2017
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    This sounds like a case of fungal or bacterial issues. I have a remedy that I like to use. It is safe and can be used at any time. Here is the recipe: First, you will want to prime the soil with dolomitic lime, then spread wettable sulfur to Kill off any infection in the soil. I Also like to spray the plant itself. Mix a few drops of one or more of these ingredients into warm water with a spoonful of coconut oil: Rosemary oil, lavender oil, neem oil, garlic oil, cinnamon extract/oil and for really bad cases, also add clove oil.

    Here is a link that will help with further care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/weigela/growing-weigela.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    October 18, 2017
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    You are in luck. This is actually a pruning method to rejuvenate older trees, but will be ok for yours as well. Here is an article for more information on pruning: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/weigela/pruning-weigela.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    November 14, 2017
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    Yes, this is normal, and your plants will survive in your area. I would not recommend trimming these back until late winter or early spring, though.

    This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/weigela/growing-weigela.htm

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    MichiganDot on
    April 13, 2018
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    It is a bit too early to be worried; weigela does not emerge in early spring. Mine did fine even through those awful polar vortex winters of several years ago.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 20, 2018
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    Weigela is one of those plants whose flowers can change color as they age or in response to conditions. I am not familiar with this variety, but the flowers will most likely turn pink as they age or as the season goes on. I do think the Pink Blush name comes from the leaf color on this variety.

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    MichiganDot on
    April 26, 2018
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    I live in Michigan and my weigela is showing no signs of leafing out. This is typical notwithstanding the late spring we've had. Give it time.

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