Beauty Bush
Kolkwitzia amabilis
Planted 2011
This plant is closely related to honeysuckle and weigela plants. It is loved for its blooms in April-May that are light pink with yellow throats. It has a vase-shaped habit with sweeping branches. Blooms grow on old wood, but it can become dense; to thin it out prune to the ground after blooming.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft. | 8 ft. | 4-8 | Moderate | Medium |
Leaf
Opposite, simple, ovate, dark green.
Fruit
Capsule-like fruit, persistent.
Flower
Light pink with yellow throat, appear on corymbs, bell shaped, blooms from April to May.
Advantages
Low maintenance, cut back all stems every few years.
Disadvantages
No significant disadvantages.