Beauty Bush
Kolkwitzia Amabilis
Overview
Kolkwitzia amabilis, commonly called Beauty Bush, is a deciduous shrub reaching 6-10 ft in height and spread. Noted for its profuse spring blooms, it bears pink, bell-shaped flowers with a yellow throat. This arching plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Maintenance is minimal, with post-flowering pruning to encourage shape. It adds a whimsical charm to mixed borders and informal hedge settings. Hardy in zones 4-8.
Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 6–9Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 6–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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