Beauty Bush
Kolkwitzia amabilis
Also listed as Linnaea amabilis
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A deciduous ornamental shrub prized for its profuse pink or rose flowers that bloom in late spring. It is a hardy, low-maintenance shrub valued in temperate gardens for its delicate tubular flowers and arching branching habit.
Why grow it
Beauty Bush offers reliable spring flowering in a deciduous shrub form that requires minimal pruning once established, making it a practical choice for gardeners seeking seasonal interest without intensive management. Its arching habit and fine-textured foliage provide architectural value beyond bloom period, and it tolerates a range of soil types and light conditions typical of temperate gardens.
Watch out for
This shrub flowers on previous season's wood, so pruning timing is important to avoid removing next year's flower buds. It may take several years after planting to reach full flowering capacity, and performance declines in regions with insufficient winter chilling hours.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
Native Range
Central China
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Pink Cloud is the most widely grown cultivar, selected for its exceptionally profuse pink flowering and superior ornamental value compared to the species type.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A deciduous ornamental shrub prized for its profuse pink or rose flowers that bloom in late spring. It is a hardy, low-maintenance shrub valued in temperate gardens for its delicate tubular flowers and arching branching habit.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Beauty Bush grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Beauty Bush offers reliable spring flowering in a deciduous shrub form that requires minimal pruning once established, making it a practical choice for gardeners seeking seasonal interest without intensive management. Its arching habit and fine-textured foliage provide architectural value beyond bloom period, and it tolerates a range of soil types and light conditions typical of temperate gardens.
Watch out for
This shrub flowers on previous season's wood, so pruning timing is important to avoid removing next year's flower buds. It may take several years after planting to reach full flowering capacity, and performance declines in regions with insufficient winter chilling hours.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
Native Range
Central China
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Pink Cloud is the most widely grown cultivar, selected for its exceptionally profuse pink flowering and superior ornamental value compared to the species type.