Jolene Jolene™ Beautybush (Kolkwitzia)
Shrub
- Finally, a space-saving beautybush! Less than half the size of old varieties.
- Covered in pink trumpet-shaped blooms in late spring/early summer.
- Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Perfect for a flowering hedge or backdrop to a garden.
- Zones 4-8, Full to part sun, 6' tall and 6' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: PP 34,295
Common name: Beautybush
Zone: 4-8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun), Part sun (4-6 hrs sun/day)
Height x width: 3-6' tall x 4-6' wide
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, privacy & screening, drought tolerant, deer resistant
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, edging, foundation planting, low hedge.
How to Grow
Light: Full to part sun. Can be grown in shade, but flowering will be severely limited with less than four hours of good light each day.
Water: Average water needs; drought tolerant once established.
Spacing: 4-6′
Fertilizing: If desired, fertilize monthly from early spring through late-July with a rose fertilizer.
Winterizing: A 2-3” layer of shredded bark mulch is a good idea.
Maintenance & Pruning: With its naturally elegant and compact habit, Jolene Jolene beautybush should need little to no pruning. If you wish to prune it, know that it blooms on old wood, so it should be pruned immediately after it flowers in late spring/early summer.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.