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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Kolkwitzia amabilis Gräbn.
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Beautybush
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Linnaeceae
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6
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deciduous shrub
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
A large, upright and eventually arching fountain of green, fast growing. Medium
to coarse texture. Normally pruned so loses desirable natural shape.
ADAPTABILITY:
Prefers full sun, well-drained soils, some drought tolerance.
FUNCTIONS:
Shrub border, specimen, requires a good deal of room for full development.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Few serious problems. Judicious pruning to remove old, dead growth. Should be
maintained in its natural form for best appearance.
NATIVE RANGE:
China
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 4-8
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'Pink Cloud'- clear, pink flowers, abundantly produced.
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