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A beauty of a bush

Aptly named - Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia amabilis) - I've always been puzzled as to why I never see it in nurseries or other gardens. This was one of the first shrubs planted in the garden so it has to be around 15 years old. 

The heat is ruining the blooms. The bottom photo is from last year when it was prettier.

 

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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aquabluerose said…
Hi Phillip,

It is vey beautiful! I heard about the heat you are experiencing. I am so sorry! I am praying all will be well with your beautiful garden soon.

gerri XXXX
April 2, 2012 at 9:39 PM
Les said…
I tried to offer this years ago, but it was a very hard sell. In bloom I could, but during the other 50 weeks of the year, no way.
April 3, 2012 at 4:20 AM
Becca's Dirt said…
It sure does brighten the area. Have a nice day.
April 3, 2012 at 10:27 AM
Dee/reddirtramblings said…
It is very pretty. I've never seen it for sale or grown here for that matter. Love yours and its blowsy way of showing itself.~~Dee
April 3, 2012 at 11:38 AM
scottweberpdx said…
Even if it's an off year, it's a beauty, to be sure!
April 3, 2012 at 4:58 PM
Gardener on Sherlock Street said…
Love how it pops out of the hedge.
April 3, 2012 at 5:25 PM
Casa Mariposa said…
I saw beauty bush more when I lived in the south but rarely up here in northern VA. I love big, rambley blooming bushes. :o) Yours is gorgeous!
April 4, 2012 at 3:07 PM
Lisa at Greenbow said…
This is indeed a beauty. From a distance it reminds me of my Wedding bouquet Spirea. The heat has left here for the time being. Hopefully things will slow down so we can enjoy the rest of the early bloomers.
April 5, 2012 at 3:18 AM
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