'Maradco' beautybush (Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Maradco')
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Synonyms:
Kolkwitzia amabilis Dream Catcher™
Genus:
Kolkwitzia
Anyone who has grown beautybush knows that it puts on a spectacular pink flower display in late spring and then it goes incognito the rest of the year. This new beautybush, however, commonly known as Dream Catcher™, dazzles the eye with unforgettable, golden yellow foliage that turns to a striking golden orange in fall.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Three seasons of interest.
Care:
Provide full sun or, preferably, filtered sun and average, well-drained soil. Prune just after blooming.
Overview
Height
6 ft. to 10 ft.
Spread
6 ft. to 10 ft.
Growth Habit
Clumps
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture
Medium Moisture
Maintenance
Low
Characteristics
Showy Fall Foliage,
Showy Flowers,
Showy Foliage
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
Uses
Beds and Borders,
Container,
Specimen Plant/Focal Point
Style
Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest
Spring Interest
Type
Shrubs