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Linnaea amabilis
Beauty Bush
Origin: China.
Mike's
Opinion
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A very large, robust shrub ideal for large borders and as an edge plant. Spectacular in flower in late spring/early summer. It is long lived, requiring little effort. It is a stalwart of the garden. Unassuming when not in bloom. If mature plants are pruned appropriately, the exfoliating bark can be a winter accent in the garden.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus |
| Linnaea |
| Species |
| amabilis |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Synonyms |
| Kolkwitzia amabilis |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 5 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Height |
| 2.4 - 3 m |
| Spread |
| 2.4 - 5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A larger-scale deciduous shrub which has long, slim and erect branches that 'fountain' or 'spill' over. |
| Landscape |
| Ornamental gardens. |
| Cultivation |
| Thrives in well-drained soil under full sun to partial shade. It prefers soil with a pH of 8 - 10. Should be pruned annually after flowering to remove deadwood from the shrub. |
| Shape |
| Loose mounding form but somewhat unkempt. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| Small risk of grey mold. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Exfoliating bark in older stems. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Solitary and attached directly by the base with 3 - 4 pairs of scales. |
| Leaf Description |
| Ovate with pinnate venation and 1 - 7 cm in length. They have sparse hairs on the top and are covered with long hairs and netted veins underneath. Each leaf has a petiole measuring around 0.3 cm. |
| Flower Description |
| Bell-shaped with a faint bubble gum scent. Blooms in late spring to early summer. |
| Fruit Description |
| Hairy dehiscent seeds that are 0.6 cm long. |
| Colour Description |
| Vibrant green foliage in spring and summer. Greyish-brown bark. Flowers are light pink. |
| Texture Description |
| Medium. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Garden, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. These plants as of 2017 are over 60 years old. |
| Propagation |
| Softwood cuttings. |
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