Have pruned this old plant down to woody section (12 inches from ground). Are roots deep? Will it grow back if any roots left in ground? Want to leave ground empty to rest for a year before putting in anything. Thanks.
The root ball, on average, should be 10 to 12 inches in diameter for every 1 inch of trunk diameter. This article should provide additional information for removing this shrub: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/removing-existing-plants.htm
I have a Fine Wine Weigela bush that I have never pruned. It still continues to grow tall but it is not filling out. It looks very skimpy. Will consistent pruning help this to become more full?
Yes, it will. Weigela tend to get leggy if not regularly pruned and responds well to aggressive pruning. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/weigela/pruning-weigela.htm
Can you prune a weigela with electric shears?
I have a gorgeous flowering Weigela bush that is in a sunny spot and has grown and blossomed for several years. This spring, however, it seems to be dying. About 80% of the branches never got leaves and look dead. There is a branch here and there that has leaves and one or two of them actually got flowers. Any idea what may have caused this? Do I need to dig it up and buy a new one, or can I do something to save this one?
Your weigela is probably still suffering the effects of a hard winter. You should be able to revive it with pruning and patience. Here are some tips on pruning: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/weigela/pruning-weigela.htm
I have a weigela bush that has a lot of bare branches at the back (it is in an open area) of it and the branches at the front of it are blooming nicely with lots of leaves and flowers but nothing at the back. We had an ice storm last winter and there was a lot of damage to trees, etc. Could this have damaged the bush? How can I fix this problem? I need help!
Thank You
Joyce Courtney
Yes, the winter probably damaged your bush. It could be that the late ice storm hit the back side of the bush, or that the front was protected in some way. But the cold was enough to kill the buds that were forming on that side. The answer is pruning. Determine it the branches are dead, or what part of them is dead, by bending them - if they snap apart and are all brown, they're dead. If they still have some green tissue, they're still alive. Prune off the dead branches, or parts of branches, and the bush should eventually make new growth. It can take 2 or 3 years for plants to recover from winter damage. Here's more information on pruning: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/weigela/pruning-weigela.htm
I have a lilac and weigela bush. The lilac is approx 12 feet high and had lots of flowers this year; however, the trunk has grown over to the left and is not looking good. Can I cut trunk down to above the ground and will it reshoot?
The weigela again had lots of flowers but I have a lot of thick branches or trunks so it is looking a bit tatty. Can I also cut it to the ground? Many thanks.
Here's an article on pruning lilac: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/pruning-lilac-bushes-when-to-trim-lilac-bushes.htm
and one on pruning weigela: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/weigela/pruning-weigela.htm
Hope these answer your questions.
It has been replanted in a larger pot at present before planting in the garden.
The most common cause of black spots on leaves is a bacterial disease called black spot. This article will give you information on it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/black-spot-fungus.htm
Also, you should probably get the weigela into the ground as soon as possible. The stress of being in a pot could be contributing to its vulnerability. Here's some info on growing these beauties: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/weigela/growing-weigela.htm