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Kolkwitzia

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Also called beauty bush, Beautybush

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Typeshrub

“SeasonPerennial shrub” — Beautybush Shrub Growing Guide

LightDappled Sunlight, Full sun, Partial Shade

“Light: Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day), Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day), Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours).” — Beautybush Shrub Growing Guide

WaterModerate, very drought tolerant once established

“Water:Moderate, very drought tolerant once established” — Beautybush Shrub Growing Guide

Soil pH5.75–8

“Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Alkaline (>8.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0)” — Beautybush Shrub Growing Guide

Hardiness zones4–8

“Zones 4–8” — Beautybush Shrub Growing Guide

Spacing96–120 in

“Spacing8-10 feet” — Beautybush Shrub Growing Guide

Height39–60 in

“Height: 6 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.” — Beautybush Shrub Growing Guide

PropagationStem Cutting

“Propagation: Stem Cutting” — Beautybush Shrub Growing Guide

Ready whenThe fruits are brown, 1/4-inch long, hairy, bristly ovoid capsules that appear in loose clusters. They typically persist on the plant after leaf drop.

“The fruits are brown, 1/4-inch long, hairy, bristly ovoid capsules that appear in loose clusters.” — Beautybush Shrub Growing Guide

IndoorsCut branches can be displayed in water indoors for 1-2 weeks; change water every 2-3 days and keep in a cool location (65-70°F) away from direct heat and ethylene-producing fruits.

“However, cut branches can be displayed in water indoors for 1-2 weeks; change water every 2-3 days and keep in a cool location (65-70°F) away from direct heat and ethylene-producing fruits.” — Beautybush Shrub Growing Guide

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