Beautybush

Scientific Name
Kolkwitzia amabilis
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Soft pink, bell shaped flowers in late spring; autumn color is poor (occasionally yellow or reddish).

Culture

Full sun; moist, well drained soils; tolerates alkaline soil.

Notes

This shrub should be pruned annually, by removing some of the older stems, to maintain good form.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
6.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
10.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
6.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
10.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Rounded with distinctly arching branches

Native Regions, Text

China

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Beautybush flower
picID
18925
Image
Beautybush leaves
picID
18926
Image
Beautybush in flower
picID
18927
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
411