Water
Water regularly, especially during dry periods and establishment. Aim for consistently moist, but not waterlogged, soil. Reduce watering in winter. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot, so avoid overwatering.
Also known as Beautybush · Cold-Whiskey-Plant · Dronningebusk
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia amabilis) is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its profuse spring bloom of delicate, bell-shaped pink flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but can tolerate partial shade. Full sun generally leads to more abundant blooms.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, especially when young and during dry spells. Reduce watering in dormant periods.
Well-drained loam
50% intensity
Cold Tolerant
25% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, including significant frost and cold winters.
Low
25% intensity
Minimal fertilizer needed. A light feeding in spring with a balanced fertilizer is usually adequate.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry periods and establishment. Aim for consistently moist, but not waterlogged, soil. Reduce watering in winter. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot, so avoid overwatering.
Prune immediately after flowering in late spring or early summer. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
To maintain shape and encourage flowering, thin out old stems and cut back some stems to the ground to promote new growth.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or hardwood cuttings taken in late autumn. Cuttings should be treated with rooting hormone and planted in a well-draining medium.
Patience is key, as root development can be slow.
Beauty Bush is typically grown in the ground and does not require regular repotting. If growing in containers, repot only when necessary, usually every 2-3 years, to refresh the soil and provide more space for root growth, preferably in early spring.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia amabilis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Kolkwitzia |
| Species | Kolkwitzia amabilis |
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data