Species: Kolkwitzia amabilis

(kolk-wit'zee-ah am-ah'bil-is)

Kolkwitzia amabilis

Beautybush

Found on Course Walks

Spring Flowering Trees and Shrubs

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Dream Catcher', 'Pink Cloud', 'Rosea'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub 4 to 8 feet

Height: 6' - 10' (spread 6' - 8')

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: upright, arching

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 5a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

relatively trouble-free

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

native to central China; easily transplanted B & B in well drained soil; regular pruning needed to maintain form

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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