How to Grow and Care for Beauty Bush

Beauty Bush, also known as Cold Whisky Plant

The plant beauty Bush is relatively easy to care for. It thrives in well-drained soil and requires full sun to partial shade for optimal growth. A notable care point is its tolerance to drought once established; however, supplemental watering is beneficial during prolonged dry periods. Another key aspect is pruning after flowering to maintain its shape and promote vigorous growth. Overall, beauty Bush demands minimal maintenance and is ideal for gardeners seeking a low-effort, ornamental shrub.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Beauty Bush

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	7-11

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Types of Beauty Bush

Beauty bush

Beauty bush (Kolkwitzia amabilis) is a deciduous shrub native to Eastern China. It blooms in middle to late spring, producing a great amount of lovely and fragrant small flowers. Beauty bush grows best in the shade and is commonly grown as an ornamental plant.

Beauty bush 'Pink Cloud'

The beauty bush 'Pink Cloud' has bright foliage that creates strong, vivid color when it is planted in spots that are partly shaded and have filtered sunlight. This cultivar was created from the parent Beauty bush plant for its large pink flowers. Further, this plant is hardy against diseases and bugs.

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