Product Description
Overview
Beautybush (Kolkwitzia amabilis) is a charming ornamental shrub known for its graceful arching branches and delicate, bell-shaped pink flowers. These seeds are ideal for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance yet stunning addition to spring landscapes, creating a showy display of color and fragrance.
Key Features
- Produces masses of soft pink, bell-shaped flowers in late spring.
- Non-GMO seeds ideal for ornamental and hedging purposes.
- Easy to grow in sunny or partially shaded areas.
- Drought-tolerant once established with minimal maintenance.
- Attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.
- Adds a romantic, cottage-garden charm to any outdoor space.
Specifications
- Common Name: Beautybush
- Scientific Name: Kolkwitzia amabilis
- Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
- Flower Color: Pink with yellow centers
- Blooming Season: Late Spring to Early Summer
- Height: 6–10 feet
- Spacing: 3–5 feet apart
- Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy soil
- Water Requirement: Moderate
- Germination Time: 20–30 days
- Hardiness Zones: 4–9 (USDA)
- Non-GMO / Organic: Non-GMO
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Maintenance Level: Low
Planting & Growing Guide
- Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost danger passes.
- Sow seeds on the surface of moist soil and press lightly without covering deeply.
- Maintain consistent moisture until germination (3–4 weeks).
- Transplant seedlings outdoors once they reach 3–4 inches tall.
- Water regularly during the first growing season; reduce watering after establishment.
- Prune after flowering to encourage new growth and maintain shape.
