Weigela Weigela Naomi Campbell = 'Bokrashine' (PBR)

👤 Non-toxic to humans

🐾 Non-toxic to pets

🌸 Blooming

🍪 Not edible

‍🌱 Easy-care

ABOUT

The Weigela Naomi Campbell, known by its registered trade designation 'Bokrashine', is a stunningly ornamental garden shrub that is recognized for its vibrant foliage and flowering characteristics. This plant displays a striking contrast with dark, purplish-black leaves that serve as a rich backdrop for the profusion of flowers it produces. The blooms themselves are trumpet-shaped and display a dazzling pink color that softens as it transitions toward the throat of the flower. These blooms are known to attract a variety of pollinators, such as bees and hummingbirds, due to their conspicuous presence and depth. The overall shape of the shrub is mounded, giving it a rounded, lush appearance. As the seasons change, the Weigela Naomi Campbell remains visually compelling with its leaves providing a bold color statement, and the flowers often emerging in flushes from late spring to the onset of autumn, offering a long-lasting display in the garden landscape.

Plant Info

Care

Common Problems

About this plant

Names
- Synonyms
  Weigela Naomi Campbell, Naomi Campbell Weigela, Bokrashine Weigela.
- Common names
  Weigela florida 'Bokrashine' (PBR)
Toxicity
- To humans
  Weigela is generally not considered toxic to humans. However, as with many ornamental plants, it is not intended for consumption. If ingested in large quantities, it could potentially cause stomach upset or discomfort. There are no severe toxic effects known for humans in relation to Weigela.
- To pets
  Weigela is not known to be toxic to pets such as dogs and cats. Similar to humans, the consumption of this plant is not expected to cause severe illness. However, ingestion of large amounts could possibly result in mild gastrointestinal upset in some pets. It is always best to discourage pets from eating any ornamental plants to avoid potential stomach discomfort.
Characteristics
- Life cycle
  Perennials
- Foliage type
  Deciduous
- Color of leaves
  Mixed
- Flower color
  Pink
- Height
  4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters)
- Spread
  4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters)
- Plant type
  Shrub
- Hardiness zones
  4-8
- Native area
  Asia

Benefits

General Benefits
- Attractive Flowers: Produces showy, tubular flowers that are appealing to both gardeners and pollinators.
- Long Blooming Season: Offers a prolonged period of bloom, typically from late spring through summer, enhancing landscape interest.
- Versatile Landscaping: Suitable for a variety of landscaping uses, including borders, hedges, and as a focal point.
- Low Maintenance: Generally requires minimal care once established, making it a convenient option for gardeners of all levels.
- Colorful Foliage: Features colorful foliage that can provide interest even when the plant is not in bloom.
- Drought Tolerance: Once established, it has a reasonable tolerance to dry conditions, reducing the need for frequent watering.
- Pest and Disease Resistance: Displays resistance to many common pests and diseases, resulting in easier plant care.
- Attracts Wildlife: Functions as a magnet for pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds, fostering a healthy garden ecosystem.
- Compact Growth: With its compact growth habit, it is well-suited to smaller gardens or spaces where a non-overbearing shrub is desired.
Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
Other Uses
- Culinary Garnish: The Weigela's flowers can add a decorative touch to salads and desserts for special occasions.
- Photography Subject: With its striking blooms, the Weigela is an attractive subject for botanical photographers and artists.
- Teaching Tool: It can be used in educational settings to help students learn about pollination and the life cycle of plants.
- Natural Dye: The Weigela's flowers may be used to create natural dyes for fabrics and art projects.
- Wildlife Shelter: The dense foliage provides nesting sites and shelter for birds and beneficial insects.
- Ink Production: The pigments in the flowers could be experimented with for making organic plant-based inks.
- Floral Crafts: The stems and flowers can be incorporated into wreaths and dried floral arrangements.
- Scented Gardens: The Weigela's fragrance can contribute to a sensory garden experience.
- Eco-friendly Confetti: Dried petals can be used as biodegradable confetti for outdoor celebrations.
- Theme Gardens: Weigela can be used in thematic garden designs, such as romantic or Victorian-inspired gardens.

Interesting Facts

Feng Shui
The Weigela is not used in Feng Shui practice.
Zodiac Sign Compitability
The Weigela is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism
- Admiration: Weigela is often associated with admiration due to its showy blooms and attractive foliage, making it a perfect representation of one's appreciation and high regard for another.
- Romance: With its lush, pink to red flowers, the weigela is frequently a symbol of romance, indicating an expression of love and affection, especially in the spring when the plant is in full bloom.
- Renaissance and Rebirth: The weigela plant often symbolizes renaissance or rebirth, as it is a deciduous shrub that springs back to life with vibrant flowers each year after a dormant winter period.
- Prosperity: The abundant and vigorous growth of weigela can also symbolize prosperity, indicating flourishing or successful conditions.
- Endurance: Weigela plants are hardy and can tolerate a variety of conditions, thus symbolizing endurance and the ability to withstand challenges.

💧

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

☀️

2500 - 10000 Lux

Light

💦️

Humidity

🪴

Every 2-3 years

Repotting

🌱️

Spring-Early Summer

Propogation

✂️️

As needed

Pruning

Water
Weigela 'Naomi Campbell' should be watered deeply once a week, depending on the local weather conditions and soil type. Ensure that you're providing about 1 to 1.5 gallons for smaller plants and up to 2.5 gallons for larger mature shrubs each watering session. During hot and dry spells, increase the frequency to twice a week, ensuring the soil doesn't dry out completely. Cut back on watering during the cooler months to prevent waterlogging. Always check the top few inches of soil for dryness before watering again.
Light
Weigela 'Naomi Campbell' thrives best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Ideally, plant it in a spot where it will receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. A partially shaded location is also suitable, but the plant may produce fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade as it will severely limit the growth and flowering of the Weigela.
Temperature
Weigela 'Naomi Campbell' can generally tolerate winter temperatures as low as -10°F but prefers the range of 50°F to 75°F for vigorous growth. To avoid frost damage, protect the plant if temperatures are expected to drop below this range. During the growing season, a moderate climate with temperatures between 60°F and 70°F is ideal for this Weigela.
Pruning
Prune Weigela 'Naomi Campbell' immediately after it finishes blooming, usually in late spring or early summer, to encourage new growth and more flowers the following season. Remove any dead or damaged branches, and shape the plant as desired, cutting back up to one-third of its size. Regular pruning helps maintain its appearance and supports overall plant health.
Cleaning
As needed
Soil
Weigela prefers well-draining soil with high organic content and a slightly acidic to neutral pH of 5.5 to 7.5. A good mix would be loam-based soil with added peat moss and compost to ensure fertility and drainage.
Repotting
Weigela, typically grown outdoors, does not require frequent repotting. In a pot, young plants may be repotted every 2 to 3 years to encourage growth. Mature shrubs are seldom repotted.
Humidity & Misting
Weigela thrives in average outdoor humidity levels. It does not require high humidity and is quite adaptable to the ambient humidity in most temperate climates.
Suitable locations
- Indoor
  Not ideal for indoor growth; requires full sun.
- Outdoor
  Plant in full sun, ensure moist, well-drained soil.
- Hardiness zone
  4-8 USDA
Life cycle
The life cycle of Weigela 'Naomi Campbell' begins with seed germination, followed by the growth of juvenile plants that establish a root system and foliage. As the plant matures, it enters a vegetative growth stage where it increases in size and develops a woody structure. Flowering typically occurs in late spring or early summer when clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers bloom, attracting pollinators. After pollination, the plant may produce small, inconspicuous fruits containing seeds, completing its reproductive cycle. The Weigela 'Naomi Campbell' then enters a period of dormancy in the winter months, conserving energy before re-emerging in the spring to restart the growth cycle. This shrub can live for many years, growing and flowering annually with proper care and conditions.
Propogation
- Propogation time
  Spring-Early Summer
- Propogation: The Weigela Naomi Campbell, known as 'Bokrashine' (PBR), is commonly propagated by softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer. To propagate by this method, healthy non-flowering shoots are selected and cut into lengths of about 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 centimeters). Each cutting should have a few leaves at the top and the bottom leaves removed. The cut end is then dipped in a rooting hormone to encourage root development and planted in a well-draining soil mix, ensuring at least two leaf nodes are buried. The cutting should be kept moist and in a warm environment with indirect light. Roots typically develop within a few weeks, after which the new plants can be gradually acclimated to outdoor conditions and eventually transplanted into the garden.