- Botanical
- Kolkwitzia amabilis Syn. Linnaea amabilis
- Family
- Caprifoliacea
- Plant Type
- Deciduous shrub
- Size (HxW)
- 3m x 4m
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same height as in the pot with the roots spread evenly below. Space 1-4m apart.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, well drained soil is ideal.
- Aspect
- Full sun
- Climate
- Cool to Temperate
- Frost
- Fully hardy
- Water
- Water in, plants take around 4-6 weeks of regular watering to establish, then you only need worry if rainfall is low, they are quite dry tolerant.
- Fertiliser
- Use a complete fertiliser applied annually in early spring.
- Flowering Time
- Spring to summer
- After Flower Care
- After flowering, remove old wood and crossing branches as required. Keep in mind they flower on old wood.
- Notes
- Use as a specimen plant, as part of a shrub border or as an informal hedge.
