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Linnaea amabilis
'Maradco'
Dream Catcher Beauty Bush
Mike's
Opinion
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A class plant both in foliage and bloom, stunning form approaching maturity.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus |
| Linnaea |
| Species |
| amabilis |
| Cultivar |
| 'Maradco' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Synonyms |
| Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Dream Catcher' |
| Registered Name |
| Dream Catcher® |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4-8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2a-7b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -35 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -30 - 20 |
| Height |
| 1.8 - 2.7 m |
| Spread |
| 1.8 - 2.7 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A tall and vigorous shrub, densely twiggy and upright in growth. |
| Landscape |
| Hedge, screen, specimen or accent plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Apply an organic mulch and general fertilizer in the spring. Prune out old, damage or weak shoots from the base after flowering. It is possible to rejuvenate through thinning and cutting hard back and then applying general fertilizer. May require support from the wind and heavy rain in exposed areas. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Pests |
| No significant pests or diseases. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description |
| Small, fragrant, growing in clusters. |
| Colour Description |
| Foliage is bright green and yellow, sometimes with shades of orange and red. Flowers are pale pink. |
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