Kolkwitzia amabilis: Beautybush with Pink Bell-Shaped Flowers

Kolkwitzia amabilis (beautybush) is a deciduous, suckering shrub bearing a profusion of bell-shaped flowers, pale to deep pink with a yellow throat, in late spring and early summer. Dark-green foliage adds appeal when not in bloom.

Care

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil. Tolerates some shade.

Propagation

Take greenwood cuttings in late spring or early summer, or remove suckers in spring.

Problems

Infrequent.

Overview

• Height: 6–10 ft.
• Spread: 10–15 ft.
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Moisture: Dry to Medium
• Characteristics: Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage
• Bloom Time: Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer
• Flower Color: Pink, Yellow
• Uses: Beds and Borders, Specimen Plant/Focal Point
• Seasonal Interest: Spring Interest
• Type: Shrubs