Weigela is a lovely addition to any garden with its abundance of flowers and low maintenance. Find out here how to propagateWeigela. Fortunately, weigelapropagation is fairly simple. Learning more about how to propagateweigela can help to multiply your plants and/or to root more rare or hard to find types. The Weigela has been popular in landscapes since the early 1800's and is related to the honeysuckle. Weigela is mostly used to accent hillsides, near fences or along borders. The Weigela is a shrub that propagates easily from cuttings. Discover the techniques and our tips for taking Weigela cuttings. Learn how to propagateweigela shrubs. Follow step-by-step tips for growing healthy, vibrant plants using cuttings or layering. Weigela make great plants to propagate in winter and h ardwood cuttings using old, woody stems are usually taken when the temperature drops in late fall or early winter. I have a very scrappy weigela shrub which has never been properly pruned. It also lives in the shadow of a large cornus shrub/tree so it has got leggy for light. It's not a good shape. Where to Plant Weigela. Weigelas aren’t picky about the planting location, but full sun is best for the biggest flowers and deepest foliage color.