Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Pink Cloud'
- Shrub
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 50-150 cm high
- Purple flowers
- Red to purple foliage
A profusely flowering ornamental shrub with arching branches and numerous pale pink trumpet flowers with a yellow throat. Thrives in sun or light shade in fertile, chalky soil. Very winter-hardy, requires little pruning, and creates an airy, romantic effect.
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Planting density
Plant about 1 - 2 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 50 - 150 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - August |
| Flower colour | violet |
| Leaf colour | green, reddish brown |
| Growth habit | wide |
| Hardiness | down to about -25°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | average |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Pink Cloud' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Kolkwitzia |
| Family | Portulacaceae |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
| Origin | hybrid |
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