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DREAM CATCHER®

Beautybush

Kolkwitzia amabilis

'Maradco'

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Close up of white Dream Catcher Kolkwitzia flowers with yellow throats

Colorful orange new growth on Dream Catcher Kolkwitzia foliage

Large Dream Catcher Kolkwitzia planted around tree

Small Dream Catcher Kolkwitzia in blue ceramic container in garden

Colorful foliage
Easy care
Spring blooms

Spring Meadow Nursery no longer offers this variety; the information on this page is for reference only. Please view the suggested plants below for substitutes.

Description: Beautybush is known for putting on a spectacular flower show in the spring, but then fading into the landscape. Dream Catcher^® beautybush changes that with beautiful golden leaves with tips of bronze that keep it interesting all season long. Pink trumpet-shaped flowers in spring have yellow throats. In the fall, foliage takes on a glowing golden-orange color. Gold foliage makes it less able to withstand full sun than other Kolkwitzia, so it's ideal for adding low-maintenance color and interest to the always-difficult dry shade conditions.

USDA Zone: 4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure: Part sun
Height: 6 - 9'
Width: 6 - 9'
Finish Time: 1 season
Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Color: Pink
Foliage Color: Chartreuse

General Care

Soil

Any well-drained soil will do.

Pruning

Prune after flowering if desired. This is a very large plant with a natural arching habit which is best enjoyed given ample space and minimal regular pruning.

Uses

Specimen; hedge.

Growing Tips

Thanks to its tolerance for dry shade, this is a nice choice for planting under trees.

Features: Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Drought tolerant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Award winner, Attracts pollinators

Filters: Botanical genus: Kolkwitzia, Common name: Beautybush, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Chartreuse foliage