yellow waxbells (Kirengeshoma)

yellow waxbells

Also known as: korean waxbells

Plants in the yellow waxbells genus produce stalks of yellow, bell-shaped flowers in the summer. The flowers’ color and shape are also why they are sometimes called yellow waxbells. They are popular plants in shade gardens due to their attractive appearance, and are primarily grown as flowering shrubs.

Scientific classification

Genus

yellow waxbells (Kirengeshoma)

Family

Hydrangea

Order

Dogwoods, hydrangeas, and allies

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Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 25 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Yellow waxbells

Care Guide for yellow waxbells

Every 2 weeks

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

5 - 25 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Yellow waxbells prefers consistently moist soil, requiring watering every two weeks to maintain its lush foliage. Thriving outdoors, it benefits from mulching to retain moisture, mimicking its natural understory habitat in Asian forests with high humidity.

Propagation: Yellow waxbells propagation can be achieved through division or seeds, needing partial shade, moist, well-drained soil, and cooler temperatures. Technique highlights include chilling seeds for 6-8 weeks and careful handling during division due to its brittle roots. Rated moderately difficult due to slow growth.

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