Weigela x 'Watermelon Kisses'

Weigela x ‘Watermelon Kisses™’: Hummingbird-Pink Blooms All Season

A Bloomin’ Easy® favourite for long-lasting colour, Weigela x ‘Watermelon Kisses™’ is covered in showy, vibrant pink, trumpet-shaped flowers that draw hummingbirds and bees in for a closer look. It reblooms from late spring right through into fall, keeping borders lively long after the first flush of spring shrubs has passed. The compact, mounded form stays full and garden-ready, with fresh green foliage that lets the bloom colour glow. It’s a cheerful, easy shrub that feels like summer from the first flowers onward.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 90–120 cm
• Spread: 90–120 cm
• Flower Colour: Vibrant pink
• Flowering Period: Late spring through fall (reblooming)
• Foliage: Deciduous green foliage
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil

Uses and Benefits: ‘Watermelon Kisses™’ shines at the front to middle of sunny shrub borders, along pathways, and in foundation beds where repeated bloom keeps the planting looking fresh. Its compact, mounded habit makes it easy to layer with other shrubs without crowding, and it also works well in small garden spaces where you want reliable colour without extra height. The trumpet-shaped flowers are especially valuable for pollinator-friendly gardens, bringing movement and interest as hummingbirds and bees visit throughout the season.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun for the strongest flowering and best overall shape. Water regularly during the first growing season, then provide deep watering during extended dry spells to support steady rebloom and healthy growth. Mulch helps conserve moisture and keeps weeds down. If pruning is needed, trim right after the main spring bloom, keeping cuts light so the shrub maintains its compact mound and continues to set buds for later flowers.

History: Selected for compact growth and a long reblooming season, Weigela x ‘Watermelon Kisses™’ was introduced to bring dependable, vivid colour well beyond traditional spring weigela timing. Offered as part of the Bloomin’ Easy® lineup, it’s designed to be an easy, high-impact flowering shrub for modern landscapes.

Final Thoughts: If you want a compact shrub that keeps serving up vibrant pink blooms from late spring into fall, ‘Watermelon Kisses™’ delivers a bright, pollinator-friendly show that stays joyful for months.