Weigela Electric Love
Best compact shrub for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly color.
Introducing the Weigela Electric Love®, a vibrant and compact shrub from Bloomin' Easy® designed to spark joy in your landscape. This variety boasts striking, bell-shaped red flowers that stand out against its dark green foliage. Perfect for containers, borders, or mixed garden beds, it thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Growing to about 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide, this easy-care shrub offers bold beauty and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a delightful addition to any garden setting.
$29.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
866
/ 2688
#866 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-24%
Below average
Virtual SKU
2653
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast foliage and vibrant floral displays
- Homeowners wanting long-lasting color throughout the summer season
- Small-space gardeners needing compact plants for containers or borders
Who should skip it
- Shady garden owners unable to provide consistent full sun
- Busy gardeners who prefer a hands-off, no-pruning approach
- Northern gardeners living in climates colder than Zone 4
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Deep red blooms create a high-contrast focal point in any landscape.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal effort to keep its tidy, mounding shape throughout season.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden space.
Container Versatility
Compact stature makes it an ideal candidate for patio pots.
Hardiness Reliability
Proven performance across a wide range of northern climate zones.
Growth Habit
Predictable, moderate growth ensures the plant stays within its footprint.
Key Specs
Virtual SKU
v2653
Hardiness Zones
4 - 7
Mature Height
2 Feet
Mature Width
3 Feet
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal, loamy
Moisture Requirement
Moist, well-drained
Growth Rate
Moderate
Features
- Vibrant red, bell-shaped flowers
- Contrasting dark green foliage
- Compact size for containers or borders
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Excellent performance through specialized breeding
- Fragrant flowers add sensory appeal
- Mound-shaped growth habit
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Electric Love Weigela for its striking visual appeal. The deep red flowers against the dark foliage create a dramatic garden statement that frequently exceeds expectations. Reviewers highlight its exceptional reliability, noting that the plant establishes easily and requires minimal effort to produce abundant, long lasting blooms year after year. This combination of stunning design and dependable performance makes it a highly recommended garden addition.
Know before you buy
This shrub maintains a compact, mounding habit, reaching approximately 2 feet in height and 3 feet in width at maturity.
Yes, its compact size and mounding habit make it an excellent choice for containers, provided the pot has adequate drainage.
For the best performance and flower production, plant your Electric Love in a location that receives full sun.
The Electric Love Weigela is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 7, meaning it can withstand winter temperatures typical of those regions.
Yes, its vibrant, bell-shaped flowers are effective at attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden.
It is considered an easy-care shrub that thrives in normal, loamy soil. Simply ensure it is planted in moist, well-drained soil and receives full sun to keep it healthy.
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