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‘Pink Cloud’
Beautybush
Kolkwitzia amabilis
'Pink Cloud'
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- Spring color
- Deer resistant
- Floriferous
- Description
Masses of light pink flowers cover this plant in mid spring, earning it the name 'Pink Cloud.' This upright, arching plant was selected at Wisley Gardens in 1946.
- USDA Zone
- 4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Height
- 6 - 9'
- Width
- 6 - 9'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Foliage Color
- Green
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
This very large shrub is best planted where it can be allowed to grow large and realize its naturally elegant habit.Features: Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Drought tolerant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Award winner, Attracts pollinators
Filters: Botanical genus: Kolkwitzia, Common name: Beautybush, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green 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: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage