Kolkwitzia amabilis |
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Description
Kolkwitzia amabilis is a deciduous shrub. Graceful, upright growth to 10-12ft. tall and about as wide. Gray-green leaves to 3 in. long sometimes turn reddish in fall. Blooms pink flowers.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Pink, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation
Special Uses
Filler, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants in your garden according to water needs (hydrozone).