The decision to plant a Kolkwitz is certainly the right one. But in the second step it's all about the little details. You can also choose between several varieties of this plant. We introduce you to three.
Which varieties of Kolkwitzie are there?
Popular Kolkwitzie varieties are “Pink Cloud” with its pink flowers, “Rosea” with pink flowers and pearlescent foliage and “Maradco” with golden yellow-greenish foliage and white or pink flowers.
Kolkwitzie “Pink Cloud”
If a pink cloud appears in the garden from May onwards, normal rain is not to be expected. We can look forward to the fragrant flowers of the Kolkwitzia “Pink Cloud”. This Kolkwitzie magnetically attracts bees. Another plus point for nature lovers! The hardy shrub has the following features:
- growing upright at the beginning, later overhanging
- Growth height is 2 to 3 m
- Growing width 1.5 to 2.5 m
- Growth rate is 10 to 30 cm per year
If you have your garden in the city, you won't have any problems with this Kolwitzia, because it tolerates the city climate well. Experience also shows that it also develops well in partial shade.
Kolkwitzie “Rosea”
The “Rosea” variety is popular, probably because it is so lavishly decorated with flowers. These are all colored pink. The color shine of the flowers is also reminiscent of mother-of-pearl, which is why the second name of the Kolkwitzie is mother-of-pearl bush. This robust variety takes up a lot of space and is more suitable for larger gardens.
- max. Height is between 2 and 3 m
- max. Width is 2 to 2.5 m
- grows about 30 cm every year
- initially upright, later overhanging branches
- medium green foliage color
If the “Rosea” is pruned carefully after flowering, this will increase the number of flowers in the following year.
Tip
You will be able to discover some useful cuttings in the cuttings of all Kolkwitzen varieties. With their help you can easily propagate Kolkwitzia.
Kolkwitzie “Maradco”
The “Maradco” variety delights with white or pink flowers that have a yellow petal throat. In addition, their foliage is extremely attractive. The leaves are golden yellow-greenish in color and therefore have bright accents.
This Kolkwitzia can reach a maximum height of 1 to 2 m and is therefore smaller than the previously presented varieties. It is therefore often chosen for container planting. “Maradco” is also suitable as a solitary plant or for group planting, for example as a Kolkwitzia hedge.
In terms of location and care, this mother-of-pearl bush does not differ from other Kolkwitzias. That means: sunny growing season, fertilizer only when there is an absolute shortage of nutrients and outdoor watering left to the rain.
Note:If the bark of the older branches of “Maradco” peels off, you do not have to worry about disease. This is a normal process for this plant.
