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Linnaea amabilis


Beauty Bush




Origin:  China.
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A very large, robust shrub ideal for large borders and as an edge plant. Spectacular in flower in late spring/early summer. It is long lived, requiring little effort. It is a stalwart of the garden. Unassuming when not in bloom. If mature plants are pruned appropriately, the exfoliating bark can be a winter accent in the garden.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Linnaea
Species
amabilis
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
Synonyms
Kolkwitzia amabilis
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
5
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Height
2.4 - 3 m
Spread
2.4 - 5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJune
General Description
A larger-scale deciduous shrub which has long, slim and erect branches that 'fountain' or 'spill' over.
Landscape
Ornamental gardens.
Cultivation
Thrives in well-drained soil under full sun to partial shade. It prefers soil with a pH of 8 - 10. Should be pruned annually after flowering to remove deadwood from the shrub.
Shape
Loose mounding form but somewhat unkempt.
Growth
Fast
Pests
Small risk of grey mold.
Bark/Stem Description
Exfoliating bark in older stems.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Solitary and attached directly by the base with 3 - 4 pairs of scales.
Leaf Description
Ovate with pinnate venation and 1 - 7 cm in length. They have sparse hairs on the top and are covered with long hairs and netted veins underneath. Each leaf has a petiole measuring around 0.3 cm.
Flower Description
Bell-shaped with a faint bubble gum scent. Blooms in late spring to early summer.
Fruit Description
Hairy dehiscent seeds that are 0.6 cm long.
Colour Description
Vibrant green foliage in spring and summer. Greyish-brown bark. Flowers are light pink.
Texture Description
Medium.
Notable Specimens
The A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Garden, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. These plants as of 2017 are over 60 years old.
Propagation
Softwood cuttings.
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