beauty bush

Beauty bush (Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Maradco' DREAM CATCHER) needs regular watering for it to thrive and remain healthy. It should be watered every 7-10 days, enough to moisten the soil, but not so much as to make it soggy. When temperatures exceed 77 degrees, it should be watered more frequently. During very hot weather, extra care should be taken to keep the soil moist by watering every 3-5 days. In colder months, taking a more sparing approach to watering is fine. It’s better to let the soil dry out a bit between waterings, than to keep it soggy. This species should always have good drainage.

Beauty bush (Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Maradco' DREAM CATCHER) is a deciduous shrub with bell-shaped flowers and a preference for direct sunlight. This species should receive about 6 hours of sunlight per day for optimal growth, flowering, and overall health. It tends to do best in sunny and dry locations, so any location that is exposed to full sun will be the most suitable for it. In order for beauty bush to thrive, it needs full sun throughout the day and regular water during summer months. Since the beauty bush is deciduous, it will enter dormancy during the winter months when days are shorter and temperatures are cooler, so it is important to provide it with light if possible.

Beauty bush (Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Maradco' DREAM CATCHER) should be pruned once a year, in early spring just after buds have developed. To do this, remove 1/3 of the oldest stems down to the base, cutting just above a bud or where 2 stems cross. This will help promote healthy new growth as the season begins. Trim the remaining stems back to 2/3 their original length with sharp, clean pruning shears. Allowing the shrub to naturally form its shape can be done immediately after the trimming process is complete. If additional shaping is desired, trim back further sections in late spring once flowering has subsided.