Beauty bush. A suckering shrub with arching branches of dark green leaves and masses of bell-shaped pink flowers with yellow throats from late spring to early summer. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Kolkwitzia amabilis
A suckering shrub with arching branches of dark green leaves and masses of bell-shaped pink flowers with yellow throats from late spring to early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Kolkwitzia |
|---|---|
| Species | amabilis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Beauty bush |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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