What is Kolkwitzia?
Kolkwitzia is a genus of plants that is part of the Caprifoliaceae family. It contains only one type of shrub, namely Kolkwitzia amabilis , which is originally a province of Hubei in Central China. Crour usually grows to a height of 10 feet (3 m), with a similar size of the span and has clusters of pink flowers. It is a low maintenance shrub that is generally without pests and diseases. This species is usually promoted by Greenwood slices at the end of spring. The plant itself was discovered by an Italian missionary named Giraldi sometime between 1890 and 1895 in China. However, his initial shipment of seeds to the west was not used. The second consignment of the seeds, collected in another place Earnest Wilson, was used to grow the first dose of cultivated keb Kolkwitzia in 1901. The petals are pink and the interior of the flower is yellow. Usually blooms at the end of spring or early summer. Several types of butterflies and bees are attracted to flowers and the occasional hummingbird can also visit the shrub.
The shrub itself has a look or a crying look. It is ideal as a base to cover unsightly parts of the house, such as crawl spaces and service pipes. It is also used as a border shrub and also as a pattern plant. In fact, kolkwitzia amabilis can be the central point of the landscape.
If you want to have a healthy, long -term bush Kolkwitzia, soil conditions and environment should be as best as possible. In general, the bushes Kolkwitzia tolerate most types of soil, be it clay, clay or sandy. It can also adapt to acidic or alkaline soil. One of the factors that is not tradable is that the soil should be well drained. In addition, the shrub should be placed in an area that has some direct sunlight.
During the first vegetation season, it is recommended to regularly water the shrub. The use of general fertilizer helps to discover new growth. If a certain shape is required, it should be trimmed after the fall of flowers.
Generally the shrub is promoted by Greenwo cutsfrom. Greenwood cuts are taken when the growth rate slows down, which is usually in June. Usually, the stem of 4 inches is cut about 1/8 inches below the sheet. The leaves on the lower half of the stem are removed. Then the stem is placed in the root container to establish itself.