Linnaea amabilis
'Maradco'
Maradco Beauty Bush
Family |
Caprifoliaceae |
Genus |
Linnaea |
Species |
amabilis |
Cultivar |
'Maradco' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
Synonyms |
Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Maradco' |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
4 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
5 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-28 - (-7) |
Temperature (°F) |
-20 - 20 |
Height |
1 - 3 m |
Spread |
1 - 3 m |
Landscape |
Hedges, screens, ornamental use and mass planting. |
Cultivation |
Full sun and partial-shade. Medium moisture and well-drained soil with a pH of neutral and mildly alkaline. Drought tolerant. |
Shape |
Arching and vase-shaped. |
Growth |
Medium |
Bark/Stem Description |
Exfoliating bark on mature stems. |
Leaf Description |
Broad-ovate leaves that are 7 - 8 cm long. |
Flower Description |
Bell-saped flowers that appear in clusters (corymbs) that are 7 - 8 am wide. |
Fruit Description |
Capsule-like fruit that usually persist on the plants. |
Colour Description |
The leaves are dark green and turn to yellow in autumn. The flowers are pink with yellow throats. |
Propagation |
Softwood cuttings. |