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Weigela care requirements
water
Moderate watering; water regularly during growing season and establishment; fairly drought-tolerant once established
soil
Well-draining soil; tolerates a wide range of soil types including poor, sandy, or clay soils; pH adaptable
light
Full sun to partial shade; flowering is most profuse in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Weigela
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Weigela
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Weigela
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Weigela
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.