Kolkwitzia amabilis and other Kolkwitzias are not commonly known as Beauty Bush for nothing.
With proper pruning, this shrub has masses of arching stems of bell-like pink flowers in late spring or early summer.
You will need to be decisive when you prune this shrub, in order to get the best out of it. We show you how to prune Kolkwitzias.
The Kolkwitzias flower on stems which were produced in the pervious summer, so the timing of pruning is crucial to ensure masses of flowers on arching stems.