Beautybush (Kolkwitzia amabilis)
Description
Kolkwitzia amabilis, commonly called beautybush, is a member of the honeysuckle family. It is closely related to-Weigela-and-Diervilla. It is primarily grown for its outstanding spring flowers. It is a deciduous shrub that typically grows 6-10- tall with an arching, vase-shaped habit. Bell-shaped, pink flowers with yellow throats appear in clusters (corymbs to 3- wide) in a profuse mid-spring bloom (late April to early May in St. Louis). Flowers are followed by capsule-like fruits that usually persist on the plants. Broad-ovate dark green leaves (to 3- long) turn an undistinguished yellow in fall. Exfoliating bark on mature stems provides some winter interest.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Dipsacales
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Family: Caprifoliaceae
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Genus: Kolkwitzia
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