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DREAM CATCHER®
Beautybush
Kolkwitzia amabilis
'Maradco'
- Colorful foliage
- Easy care
- Spring blooms
- Description
Beautybush is known for putting on a spectacular flower show in the spring, but then fading into the landscape. Dream Catcher® beautybush changes that with beautiful golden leaves with tips of bronze that keep it interesting all season long. Pink trumpet-shaped flowers in spring have yellow throats. In the fall, foliage takes on a glowing golden-orange color. Gold foliage makes it less able to withstand full sun than other Kolkwitzia, so it's ideal for adding low-maintenance color and interest to the always-difficult dry shade conditions.
- USDA Zone
- 4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
- Exposure
- Part sun
- Height
- 6 - 9'
- Width
- 6 - 9'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Foliage Color
- Chartreuse
General Care
Soil
Any well-drained soil will do.Pruning
Prune after flowering if desired. This is a very large plant with a natural arching habit which is best enjoyed given ample space and minimal regular pruning.Uses
Specimen; hedge.Growing Tips
Thanks to its tolerance for dry shade, this is a nice choice for planting under trees.Features: Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Drought tolerant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Award winner, Attracts pollinators
Filters: Botanical genus: Kolkwitzia, Common name: Beautybush, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Chartreuse foliage
Features: Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Drought tolerant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Award winner, Attracts pollinators
Filters: Botanical genus: Kolkwitzia, Common name: Beautybush, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Chartreuse foliage