Let it grow and spread naturally in an area where the spring bloom can be enjoyed.
Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Pink Cloud'
Beauty Bush
Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Pink Cloud' - Beauty Bush
Tips for Homeowners:
Best to prune after flowering. It may be necessary to thin out the dense growth if it becomes overgrown, or the whole shrub can be cut back to the ground for rejuvenation.
Rate this Plant:
'Pink Cloud' is a Beauty Bush variety that produces larger flowers and more of them, plus the fall color is an improvement too.
- White-pink flowers in early spring
- Fuzzy pink seed heads follow flowers
- Dense, deep green foliage
Height: 6-10 ft
Spread: 6-10 ft
Zone: 4-8
Color: Pink
Interesting Notes about Beauty Bush:
Beautybush in the spring is beautiful, but it does tend to lose its appeal the rest of the season, mainly because of the pruning required to keep it from looking shaggy. The cultivars are improvements by way of extending the seasonal interest which would then offset the labor aspect.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Great Foliage
- Drought Tolerant
- Naturalizing
- Spring Bloomer
- Fall Color
- Specimen
Foliage Color:
- Yellow
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Humming-birds
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water