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Beauty Bush

Kolkwitzia Amabilis

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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 6–9Climate Temperate
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — Kolkwitzia amabilis, commonly called Beauty Bush, is a deciduous shrub reaching 6-10 ft in height and spread

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — shrub with multi-colored and pink and white blooms
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — shrub for full or half
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — Noted for its profuse spring blooms, it bears pink, bell-shaped flowers with a yellow throat
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — or as a backdrop for perennial flower beds
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — offers a delightful springtime spectacle in any garden
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — Kolkwitzia amabilis, commonly called Beauty Bush, is a deciduous shrub reaching 6-10 ft in height and spread
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — These flowers adorn the arching branches in profusion, image 122
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — These flowers adorn the arching branches in profusion, image 95
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — scientifically named Kolkwitzia amabilis; which may grow up to 3 inches long, image 114
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — offers a delightful springtime spectacle in any garden; with a preference for full sun to light shade, image 115
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — it typically reaches a mature size of 6 to 10 feet in height and spreads equally wide to 6 to 10 feet; shrub, image 116
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — vase-like silhouette that can contribute to a graceful layering in landscape design; scientifically named, image 117
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — This East Asian native is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8.<br><br>Its foliage consists of simple leaves; are, image 118
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — arranged opposite one another; it thrives best in well-drained loams and requires moderate watering, image 119
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — which may grow up to 3 inches long; shrub for full or half, image 120
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — are its blooms: In late spring to early summer; offers a delightful springtime spectacle in any garden, image 121
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — making them an eye-catching feature.<br><br>Post-floraison; with more frequency in extreme heat.<br><br>Given, image 123
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — which may grow up to 3 inches long; shrub for full or half, image 93
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — arranged opposite one another; it thrives best in well-drained loams and requires moderate watering, image 92
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — This East Asian native is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8.<br><br>Its foliage consists of simple leaves; are, image 91
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — vase-like silhouette that can contribute to a graceful layering in landscape design; scientifically named, image 90
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — it typically reaches a mature size of 6 to 10 feet in height and spreads equally wide to 6 to 10 feet; shrub, image 89
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — Kolkwitzia amabilis, commonly called Beauty Bush, is a deciduous shrub reaching 6-10 ft in height and spread, image 82
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — Its easy-care, low-maintenance character allows homeowners to enjoy its beauty with minimal effort; this, image 105

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