KOLKWITZIA amabilis 'Pink Cloud'
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KOLKWITZIA amabilis 'Pink Cloud'
Commonly known as American beauty bush, Beauty bush
Suckering shrub with masses of bright deep pink flowers on arching shoots
£18.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
China (Hubei) -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduoustapering, dark-green leaves to 7cm (3in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Deep pink -
Bell/LanternBell-shaped, 1.5cm (½in) across
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubLong, arching shoots. Flowers have yellow-flushed throats and are produced in terminal corymbs 5-8cm (2-3in) across.
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
4m (13ft)
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Kolkwitzia - Growing Guide
