Beauty Bush at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden in late May
Sunset®: 1-11,14-20
USDA: 4-8
Sun Exposure: Full sun (for optimal flowers) to light shade
Origin: Central China
Growth Habits: Deciduous shrub, up to 12 feet tall (3.6 m), 10 feet spread (3 m); brown flaky bark; ovate pubescent leaves with a long tip, 1.5 to 3 inches long (4-7.5 cm)
Flowers: Pink flowers
Watering Needs: Regular water, well drained soil
Propagation: Division, or cuttings in summer
The genus Kolkwitzia contains only this species. The blossom in spring is extremely nice, but this shrub is not particularly remarkable the rest on the year.
Blooming Habits:
Clusters of bell shaped, pink, flowers with yellow throat, 1 inch long (2.5 cm), in late spring.
Fruiting Habits:
Hairy, ovoid, capsule, 0.25 inch long (6 mm).
Culture:
Pruning is essential to keep this shrub attractive, as it tends to become leggy. Trim the flowering wood in winter
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